The New Orleans Hornets host the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday April 1, as one game separates the Hornets and Grizzlies in the West, with two more meetings ahead. The Hornets lead the Grizzlies 3-2 SU in their last five meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Grizzlies as -1 point road favorites over the Hornets with the over/under set at 186 points. Be sure to check the Grizzlies vs Hornets NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
Memphis (42-33) (15-23 V) has won six of their last ten games, but have lost three of their last five road games. The Grizzlies sit just one game back after winning five of their last six, including a 110-91 victory over Golden State on Wednesday. The Grizz got a 111-104 win over NBA-best San Antonio on Sunday, against Memphis, against Golden State they trailed by 10 early in the third quarter, but outscored the Warriors 62-33 after that. Zach Randolph had 20 points, 13 rebounds and six assists while Allen scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, shooting 10 of 17. The Grizzlies shot a season-best 56.5 percent, clinching their first winning season since 2005-06. It was Allen's second straight 20-point game after he finished with 23 on 9-of-10 shooting against the Spurs. Although he's averaging just 8.8 points this season, he's scoring 15.7 over his last seven games.
New Orleans (43-32) (25-11 H) has lost only four of their last ten games and have won three of their last five at home. The Hornets moved into a tie with Portland for sixth place in the West after a 95-91 win against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Hornets also own the tiebreaker after the victory. New Orleans won the last contest against Memphis 98-91 on March 4 despite limited playing time from David West, who left the game without scoring due to a sprained ankle. The Hornets have won two of three since losing their leading scorer to a season-ending ACL tear. Carl Landry, who moved into the starting lineup when West was injured, has averaged 21.3 points in that role. He had 21 on Wednesday, helping to make up for the fact that Chris Paul was held to 11 points on 4-of-15 shooting. Paul did have 12 assists. Paul is averaging 21.5 points and 13.0 assists in two games against the Grizzlies this season.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings in New Orleans.
Over is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings.
Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in New Orleans.
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Grizzlies are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southwest.
Grizzlies vs Hornets
When: Friday, April 1, 8:00 PM ET
Pick: Hornets +1
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