The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) will host the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Grizzlies are 8.5-point favorites over the Hawks on the spread (Grizzlies -8.5), with the over/under set at 251.5 total points. Memphis is a -395 favorite to win outright, while Atlanta is +310 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Hawks vs. Grizzlies predictions and NBA picks for Monday, March 3.
Hawks vs Grizzlies Prediction
Spread
Memphis is top-five against the spread on the season, while the Hawks are near the bottom-10. Ultimately, I don't need Memphis -9.
Moneyline
This is a Hawks-or-nothing line, and I'll pass.
Over/Under
Neither team has had a total this high all season, with Memphis having a total of 250 just once. But both have had games hitting over 253, with the Hawks participating in three of six such games. This is too high for me, but I get it.
My Pick: Desmond Bane Over 20.5 Points (-120)
Hawks vs Grizzlies Odds, Lines, Picks
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 251.5 -110 / -110 | +310 |
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 251.5 -110 / -110 | -395 |
- Hawks vs. Grizzlies spread: Grizzlies -8.5
- Hawks vs. Grizzlies over/under: 251.5 total points
- Hawks vs. Grizzlies moneyline: Hawks +310, Grizzlies -395
- Hawks vs. Grizzlies best bet:Desmond Bane Over 20.5 Points (-120)
My Grizzlies vs. Hawks best bet is on Desmond Bane Over 20.5 Points, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Monday Preview
In this game, I like Desmond Bane over 20.5 points. I'm not in love with the idea of this going over 253 because it's a ton of points, but it just might.
These two teams play at the fastest pace in the NBA, and playing in transition will only benefit one of the best scorers in this game in Bane, who will see ample opportunities.
He's gone over 20.5 points in four of six games, and had two near misses of exactly 20 beforehand. He had 23 points in 27 minutes against the Hawks earlier this season, the third of what is now three straight overs against the Hawks.
Bane's recent misses were in Cleveland and Orlando. Orlando plays at the league's slowest pace and has a top-two defense. The Cavaliers are the best regular season team in the NBA and have the seventh-best defense.
I'll add in Dyson Daniels over 10.5 rebounds + assists. He's gone over this in 12 of his last 17 games and has a great spot here with what will be a fast pace game coming off of back to back unders in this category.
Memphis doesn't give up a ton of rebounds or assists per 100 possessions, but we're expected to have a ton of opportunities both ways, so this works for Daniels, who enters tonight with a good hit rate.
Hawks vs Grizzlies Best Bet
- Desmond Bane Over 20.5 Points (-120)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Desmond Bane Over 20.5 points
- Dyson Daniels Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists
Parlay Payout: +237
Grizzlies vs. Hawks Betting Trends
