The Milwaukee Bucks (26-20) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (32-16) to town for a cross-conference battle on Sunday night. The Grizzlies have won seven of their last eight games. On Jan. 30, Memphis outlasted the Houston Rockets 120-119. Meanwhile, the Bucks are on a two-game losing skid. The San Antonio Spurs torched Milwaukee 144-118 on Friday. Memphis guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is listed as doubtful and Marcus Smart (finger) is out.
Tipoff from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Milwaukee is a 3-point favorite in the latest Grizzlies vs. Bucks odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 245.5. Before locking in any Bucks vs. Grizzlies picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Grizzlies vs. Bucks 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Grizzlies vs. Bucks:
- Grizzlies vs. Bucks spread: Bucks -3
- Grizzlies vs. Bucks over/under: 245.5 points
- Grizzlies vs. Bucks money line: Milwaukee -149, Memphis +124
- MEM: The Grizzlies are 31-17 against the spread this season
- MIL: The Bucks are 22-24-1 against the spread this season
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Why the Bucks can cover
Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo thrives around the rim as a scorer and rebounder due to his size. The nine-time All-Star is currently second in the league in points (31.8), fifth in rebounds (12.2), and ninth in field-goal percentage (60.6%). In addition, he has 36 double-doubles this season. In his last outing, Antetokounmpo racked up 35 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists.
Guard Damian Lillard is his floor-spacing running mate. Lillard logs 25.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. He’s scored 25-plus points in six of the last eight games. In the Jan. 27 win over the Utah Jazz, Lillard racked up 35 points and eight assists, while knocking down four 3-pointers. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Grizzlies can cover
Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is an athletic and lengthy playmaker in the frontcourt. Jackson Jr. averages 22.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. The Michigan State product has tallied 20-plus points in six straight games. On Jan. 24 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Jackson Jr. had 29 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. In addition, he made five 3-pointers.
Guard Desmond Bane is an effective ball handler and space creator for the Grizzlies. Bane logs 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and shoots 38.5% from downtown. He’s scored 20-plus points in eight of the last 10 games. In Thursday’s win over the Rockets, Bane had 24 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Bucks picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Grizzlies vs. Bucks and is leaning Under the total, projecting 235 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Bucks vs. Grizzlies on Sunday, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Grizzlies vs. Bucks spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
