Opening another round of the 2024/25 NBA regular season, we have a matchup between the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference, where the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Milwaukee Bucks at the FedEx Forum. The game, which will take place in Memphis, is set to start this Thursday (31) at 9 PM (Brasília time).
In a back-to-back, the Grizzlies will face the unstable Bucks. In this prediction, check out our betting tips, team information, and where to watch the game.
Our Predictions: Memphis Grizzlies to Win
Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks face off in a regular-season game of the 2024/25 NBA. The Grizzlies aim to overcome the fatigue of playing back-to-back games, while the Bucks try to shake off their bad phase. The prediction is a win for the Memphis Grizzlies, who have history on their side. Additionally, there is an expectation of a high-scoring game, suggesting a bet on “over 223.5 points” for the match.
Last night, the Memphis Grizzlies faced the Brooklyn Nets and lost. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks last played on Monday when they faced the Boston Celtics and also suffered a defeat. Despite being more fatigued, the Tennessee team has an ace up its sleeve: they have won their last five matchups against the Bucks, who are off to a poor start this season. Therefore, the forecast is a victory for the Grizzlies.
The Memphis Grizzlies have a strong offense, with their main player performing relatively well. Although the Milwaukee Bucks’ offensive numbers haven’t been impressive, they are still close to the league average. However, both teams have been struggling defensively, which should make for an exciting game. Thus, the prediction points towards the over market for total points.
Latest news and statistics for the Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies, coached by Taylor Jenkins, have one of the five worst records in the Western Conference, with two wins and three losses. Last night, the Tennessee team suffered its second consecutive defeat, losing to the Brooklyn Nets at home, 119-106.
In the loss to the Nets, the Grizzlies converted 46.9% of their total shots and 29.6% from beyond the arc. Their most productive players were Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored 30 points, grabbed four rebounds, and made three steals, Ja Morant, with a double-double of 14 points and 11 assists, plus eight rebounds, and Zach Edey, who contributed 13 points, two rebounds, and one assist.
Latest news and statistics for the Milwaukee Bucks
On the other side of the court are the Milwaukee Bucks, coached by Doc Rivers, who have not had a successful start to the 2024/25 season and are among the worst in the East, with one win and three losses. In their last game, the Wisconsin team faced the Boston Celtics and lost 119-108.
In the loss to the Celtics, the Bucks converted 45.1% of their total shots and 25.8% from beyond the arc. Their most productive players were Damian Lillard, with 33 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recorded a double-double with 30 points and ten rebounds, plus six assists, and Brook Lopez, who added 13 points, six rebounds, two steals, and four blocks.
