Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

This one feels pretty straightforward. The Hawks, sitting at 39-32, are playing some decent ball right now, even without Trae Young. Dejounte Murray has stepped up big, averaging 26.3 points and 9.0 assists over his last ten games. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are limping through the season at 24-46, just trying to get to the finish line. They've lost six of their last ten, and their offense outside of Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. can be a real grind to watch.

The key matchup here is Murray against whatever patchwork backcourt the Grizzlies throw out there. He’s going to feast. Atlanta’s been scoring consistently, hitting 110+ points in eight of their last ten outings, while Memphis has struggled to break 100 points three times in that same span.

Look, the Grizzlies just don't have the firepower or the motivation to hang with a Hawks team trying to secure a play-in spot. Atlanta wins this one comfortably, 122-108.