Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Ryan Dodson | Staff Writer

The Milwaukee Bucks(35-20) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (19-36) Thursday with tip-off from FedExForum set for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Bucks vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Grizzlies won 2-0 last season

The Bucks just aren't very good right now, and it's puzzling. Maybe it's karma from the pre-game dance after their coach was fired, or maybe they're struggling to meet the demands of new coach Doc Rivers. They were blown out 123-97 by the Miami Heat as 7.5-point favorites Tuesday. Milwaukee is just 3-6 over the last 9 games. F Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.4 PPG, 9.9 RPG and 7.4 APG in 7 February games.

The Grizzlies are rejoicing after snapping a 9-game losing streak with a 121-113 victory over the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. F GG Jackson led 6 scorers in double figures with 20 off the bench. They are just 6-20 at home in this lost season.

Bucks at Grizzlies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Grizzlies +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -11.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bucks at Grizzlies key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
G Damian Lillard (ankle) probable
F Khris Middleton (ankle) out

Grizzlies

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Grizzlies and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 120, Grizzlies 108

Moneyline

Be advised, this is Milwaukee's final game before the All-Star break in what should be a laugher. There isn't a lot of incentive for them here.

That said, unless you're some sort of masochist, you aren't betting their -650 moneyline anyway.

BetMGM is offering an NBA SGP Insurance Token for many users. If that's available, let's take advantage of it with someone reliable and something profitable.

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO 20 POINTS + 8 REBOUNDS + 1 BLOCK + BUCKS -6.5 (+140).

He has averaged 29.5 PPG, 14.5 RPG and 2 BPG in the last 2 games, and the Bucks -6.5 is a much more manageable spread.

Against the spread

I don't trust Memphis to hang with the Bucks, and I don't trust the Bucks to keep the pedal to the floor.

Instead, I found another prop I really like: JAREN JACKSON JR. OVER 1.5 THREE-POINTERS (-145).

JJJ has 2+ triples in 6 straight games.

Over/Under

The Bucks are 2-8 O/U over the last 10, and Memphis is 5-5. The Grizz have won 3 straight meetings and scored 127+ in each. However, that's a moot point with the slew of injuries they're dealing with. The Bucks are averaging 111.1 PPG over the last 9 games despite their struggles. This should be a cashable OVER 223.5 (-110).

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