Memphis Grizzlies at Charlotte Hornets NBA Point Spread Picks 2/1/2019
Friday, February 1, 2019
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The Memphis Grizzlies travel to Spectrum Center to play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, February 1, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Charlotte as 6 point favorites.
The Grizzlies have a record of 20-32. They are 5th in the Southwest Division. They have a point differential of -3.2 as they average 100.5 points per game while giving up 103.8 per contest. The Hornets have an overall record of 24-26 this season. They are 2nd in the Southeast Division. They average 111.5 points per game and surrender 111.4, good for a point differential of 0.0.
Valuable Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends
The Memphis Grizzlies are 21-30-0 against the spread
The Memphis Grizzlies are 19-31-0 against the over/under
Important Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends
The Charlotte Hornets are 25-24-0 against the spread
The Charlotte Hornets are 26-23-0 against the over/under
Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
01/27/19 G Garrett Temple Shoulder is out indefinitely
01/09/19 G Dillon Brooks Leg is out for season
01/06/19 SF Chandler Parsons None is out indefinitely
Key Charlotte Hornets Injuries
01/30/19 PG Tony Parker Ankle is questionable Friday vs Memphis
01/01/19 F Cody Zeller Hand is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Mike Conley averages 20.2 points per game in 33.8 minutes per contest. He averages 6.3 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 84%. Marc Gasol comes into this contest averaging 15.7 points per game while playing 33.9 minutes per night. He pulls down 8.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is at 76%.
Player Spotlight
Kemba Walker averages 24.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 34.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.2 rebounds per contest and 5.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 82%. Jeremy Lamb averages 15.0 points per game while playing 28.9 minutes per contest. He grabs 5.6 rebounds per game and has 2.0 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 86%.
Useful Team Statistics
The Grizzlies allow 103.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 1st in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 7th and 22nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 44.2 rebounds a game which ranks 12th, and they give up 22.9 assists per contest which puts them in 6th place in the league. They force 15.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the league. Memphis averages 100.5 points per contest this season, which ranks them 30th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -3.2 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 22nd. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 26th in the league. They average 40.2 rebounds per game and 23.5 assists per contest, which ranks them 29th and 20th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 20th with 13.5 per game.
Useful Team Statistics
The Hornets surrender 111.4 points per contest, which ranks them 18th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 47% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 22nd and 12th in those defensive statistics. They rank 27th with 25.8 assists allowed per contest, and 23rd with 45.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Hornets are 11th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 13.2 per game. Charlotte is 18th in the league with 111.5 points per game this year. They are 19th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 0.0. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 11th in the NBA. They are 19th in the league in rebounding with 44.6 boards per game and 17th in assists per contest with 23.7. The Hornets are 29th in turnovers per game with 12.3.
Advanced Statistics
The Grizzlies are 29th in the league in defensive rating with 108.2, and their offensive rating of 104.8 is ranked 7th. They are 30th in the NBA in pace with 95 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 25th. As a unit they are 24th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA. Memphis is 9th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 15th in the NBA.
Advanced Statistics
Charlotte is 30th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 10.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.7 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 8th in the NBA. The Hornets are 13th in the league in defensive rating with 111.3, and their offensive rating of 111.3 is ranked 19th. They are 17th in the NBA in pace with 99.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 19th. As a unit they are 18th in the league in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 13th in the NBA.
Who will win tonight's Grizzlies/Hornets NBA game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take Charlotte -6
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