Game Details:
Matchup: Grizzlies (22-55) vs. Hornets (19-58)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Betting Line: Hornets -2.5 | Over/Under: 215.5

Key Storylines

Rebuilding Teams Clash: The Grizzlies and Hornets are both at the bottom of their respective conferences and well out of playoff contention. Tonight’s matchup is more about player development and pride.

Showcase for Young Talent: Both teams will be focused on showcasing their young cores. With teams out of the playoff race, expect extended minutes for development players like GG Jackson, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Nick Smith Jr.

Grizzlies Trying to Finish Strong: Memphis snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over the Magic and will look to carry that momentum forward. However, they’ve been decimated by injuries throughout the season, impacting their consistency.

Hornets at Home: Charlotte is just 11-28 at Spectrum Center this season but is slightly healthier and may have more cohesion in the starting lineup tonight.

Injury Report

Grizzlies:
Out: Ja Morant (shoulder), Desmond Bane (back), Steven Adams (knee), Brandon Clarke (Achilles), Marcus Smart (finger)
Questionable: Jaren Jackson Jr. (hip)

Hornets:
Out: LaMelo Ball (ankle), Mark Williams (back), Cody Martin (knee)
Questionable: Miles Bridges (elbow)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):
Grizzlies: 34-41-2 ATS
Hornets: 28-44-3 ATS

Over/Under Trends:
Total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis’s last 10 games
Total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte’s last 9 games

Struggles on Both Ends: Both teams rank in the bottom five in points per game and also allow over 115 points per game defensively, making the over/under total a tricky one.

Player Prop to Watch

GG Jackson (Grizzlies) – Points Total: 16.5
Jackson has seen increased usage due to injuries and has topped this number in four of his last six games. He’ll be a focal point offensively again tonight.

Brandon Miller (Hornets) – 3-Pointers Made: 2.5
The rookie forward has been shooting well recently and is playing heavy minutes. The over on his three-point prop is worth a look.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Hornets -2.5 → Charlotte has a better injury situation and should take advantage of Memphis’s thin rotation.

Total: Under 215.5 → Despite weak defenses, offensive struggles may lean this game toward the under.

Player Prop: GG Jackson Over 16.5 points → He’s getting volume and usage with the Grizzlies’ top scorers out.

Expect a hard-fought game with both sides giving younger players a chance to shine. Home court gives Charlotte the slight edge here, especially if Miles Bridges is available to play.

Final Score Prediction: Hornets 109, Grizzlies 103