Grizzlies vs. Hawks Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for December 12 (Murray-less Atlanta Can't Handle Memphis' Offense)

Grizzlies vs. Hawks Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 12, 2022
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
• Coverage: NBA TV, BSSE, and BSSEX

The NBA has seven exciting matchups scheduled for Monday, Dec. 12, including an inter-conference get-together between the Memphis Grizzlies (17-9) and Atlanta Hawks (14-13).

The Grizzlies have been scorching-hot lately, entering this clash on a five-game winning streak after picking up a 114-103 win against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hawks had lost three straight games before Sunday's 123-122 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls.

Do the Grizzlies have what it takes win their sixth consecutive game?

Grizzlies vs. Hawks Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: MEM: (-340) | ATL: (+275)
• Spread: MEM: -8.5 (-106) | ATL: +8.5 (-114)
• Total: 227.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Grizzlies enter this contest as clear home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 227.5 points, which is tied for the third-lowest of Monday's projected totals.

Grizzlies vs. Hawks Betting Trends

• The Grizzlies compiled a 51-30-1 record against the spread last season.
• The Hawks won once ATS (1-3) as underdogs of 7 points or more last year.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 42 times in Grizzlies games.
• Out of 82 Hawks games last season, 43 hit the over.

Grizzlies vs. Hawks Prediction & Pick

Even though the Hawks won in their last outing, it's worth pointing out that 1.) the win came against the sub-.500 Bulls and 2.) Atlanta blew multiple leads leading to overtime, including one as big as 12 points.

The Hawks can't afford to play that poorly again, especially against a Grizzlies team that has won five straight home games by an average of 13.8 points. Furthermore, Memphis also averages the eighth-most points (116.8 PPG) while allowing the fourth-fewest (106.5 PPG) at home this season.

Throw in the fact that the Hawks have put up the fourth-most turnovers in the NBA over their last three games (18.0) and it makes them even tougher to trust. The Grizzlies are the clear-cut better team here and I expect their winning streak at home to extend to six games.

Final Score Prediction: Grizzlies: 122 | Hawks: 110

Grizzlies vs. Hawks Best Bet

Dejounte Murray (ankle) has missed the Hawks' last two games and it's clear that their defense just isn't the same without him. While Atlanta is already allowing an unimpressive 114.1 PPG this year (No. 19), that number has increased to 121.0 during Murray's two-game absence.

With the Grizzlies boasting a top-10 offense this season and the Hawks being without their top defender, I can see the total going over 227.5 points. After all, the over has been hit in four of Atlanta's last six games, as well as in four of Memphis' last eight.

Bet: Over 227.5 Points (-110)

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