Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks 4/7/2023 Picks, Odds and Predictions
In NBA action on Friday, April 7, 2023, the Memphis Grizzlies will face off against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum in Wisconsin at 8:00 PM ET. The Grizzlies will be on the road for the remainder of the regular season. Despite losing in overtime on the road against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Memphis had a great season, winning their division and most likely finishing second in the conference. Memphis won their last game against the T-Blazers with a score of 119-109 but only covered the spread in one of their last five games.
Ja Morant’s participation in this game is uncertain due to a hip issue, which caused him to miss Wednesday’s game. The 23-year-old point guard has been scoring 23 points or fewer in three straight games, averaging 26.5 PPG and 5.9 RPG. Desmond Bane has been playing brilliantly, scoring 20 points or more in eight straight games, and his season average is up to 21.6 PPG and 4.3 APG for the 24-year-old shooting guard. He missed the first game against the Bucks. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been shooting over 50% of his shots in two of his last three games and scored 40 points on Wednesday. The 23-year-old big forward averages 18.3 PPG and 6.8 RPG.
- Memphis is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games with an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- Memphis is 12-2 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in April.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks 4/7/2023 Picks, Odds and Predictions
In their most recent NBA game, the Milwaukee Bucks clinched the Eastern Conference championship after winning the Central Division. They have the home court advantage for all of their postseason games. The Bucks won three consecutive games on Wednesday night, defeating the 76ers, Wizards, and Bulls as five-point favorites, securing their conference title. They covered the spread five times in their last ten games, winning eight of them.
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Tuesday’s game due to a knee injury, but it is thought to be a minor precautionary measure. The 28-year-old star, who is having another incredible season, is averaging 31.1 points per game on 55% shooting. In their game against the Grizzlies, he scored 19 points. Jrue Holiday, the 32-year-old point guard, has shot over 50% in two of his last three games, including scoring 20 points on Wednesday. This season, he is averaging 19.3 PPG and 5.1 RPG and has been consistently productive. Khris Middleton, the experienced small forward, only scored three points against Memphis in December, but he has an average of 15.1 points and 4.9 assists per game.
- Milwaukee is 14-2 SU in their last 16 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- The total went OVER in 13 of the Bucks’ last 20 games with a team in the SW Division.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played in April.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA pick for this game is the Milwaukee Bucks. As the regular season draws to a close, the Memphis Grizzlies are likely being cautious with their star player Ja Morant, who is uncertain to play in this game after missing the previous one. Despite winning against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the Grizzlies have lost two of their last three games. On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks have been resting some of their key players such as Antetokounmpo, Holiday, and Middleton, but they have a solid roster and can still come out victorious in this game. The Bucks are seeking revenge after their loss to the Grizzlies in their first encounter. However, the Grizzlies’ defense has been struggling, allowing an average of 122 points in their last five games, which is higher than their season average of 113 points per game. The Bucks, on the other hand, have won eight of their last ten games and have been dominant, with most of their victories coming by large margins. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to win with a score of 118-110.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Fiserv Forum, Wisconsin
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -7
NBA Totals: 228
