Memphis Grizzlies @ Charlotte Hornets - April 8, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s game day, and I can feel the excitement buzzing through the city like a playoff atmosphere. The Charlotte Hornets are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies tonight at Spectrum Center, and let me tell you, we’re in for a showdown. But before we dive into my predictions, let’s break down what we can expect from both teams.

The Hornets have been struggling lately, losing their last three games and sitting at a dismal 19-59 record. Their offense has been lackluster, averaging just 105.5 points per game with a shooting percentage of 43.1%. They’ve also had issues from beyond the arc, hitting only 33.9% of their three-point attempts. With an average of 24.4 assists per game, it seems like they’re having trouble finding rhythm and creating open shots.

Defensively? Well, it’s not much better. They’re giving up an average of 45.3 rebounds per game while committing nearly 19 fouls each outing. And with turnovers hovering around 15 per game, it’s clear that they need to tighten up if they want any chance against a team like Memphis.

Now let’s talk about the Grizzlies! With a solid record of 46-32 and coming off a win against the Pistons, they’ve shown resilience despite some recent struggles themselves—3 wins in their last ten games isn’t exactly stellar either. However, they boast an impressive offensive output of 121.7 points per game on nearly 48% shooting! Their ability to dish out assists (28.5) is something that could really exploit Charlotte’s defensive lapses.

On defense, Memphis grabs more boards than Charlotte (47.4), but they do commit more fouls (20.9). Still, their ability to create turnovers (15.8) gives them an edge when it comes to fast breaks and scoring opportunities.

So what does all this mean for tonight? Well, oddsmakers have opened with Memphis as heavy favorites at -13.5 points—and honestly? I think they’re right on the money here! The Hornets are reeling right now; it’s hard to see them turning things around against such a potent Grizzlies squad.

I’m predicting that Memphis will not only win but cover that spread comfortably tonight! The Hornets’ struggles on both ends of the court make it tough for me to envision them keeping pace with Memphis’ high-octane offense.

As for the Over/Under set at 230 points? Given how both teams have performed recently—especially Charlotte’s tendency to struggle offensively—I’m leaning towards this one being UNDER as well.

So grab your lucky jersey and get ready for some basketball action! Let’s hope our boys in teal can surprise us tonight—but I wouldn’t hold my breath! Go Hornets!