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The Charlotte Hornets visit the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, January 28, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. This matchup doesn’t feature playoff implications, but it’s still a competitive spot for two teams dealing with injuries, lineup instability, and extended losing stretches.
The Hornets enter as 1.5-point road favorites despite sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. That says more about the Grizzlies’ current roster status than any major edge for Charlotte. With both teams decimated by injuries and leaning heavily on young players, the outcome will likely depend on who controls pace and wins the turnover battle.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds
These are the current lines for Wednesday’s game. Check the latest NBA odds page for real-time updates.
| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | -1.5 (-111) |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +1.5 (-110) |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Form
Charlotte has been in full-on rebuild mode all season, and the results show. They’re near the bottom in both offensive and defensive efficiency, and while LaMelo Ball has returned, the rest of the rotation is still a mix of young pieces and trade candidates. Their full trend profile is available on the Charlotte Hornets stats and results.
They’ve been bad on the road — just 6-15 SU — and even worse ATS, covering in fewer than 35% of away games. Offensively, they push pace but struggle with shot selection, often settling for contested midrange looks or early-clock threes.
The defense has slightly improved with Mark Williams in the middle, but injuries have decimated their perimeter depth. Check the Charlotte Hornets injury report before tip. Any absence to Ball or Bridges significantly downgrades this offense.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Form
Memphis has arguably been hit harder by injuries than any team in the league this season. Ja Morant is out for the year, Steven Adams is gone, and several rotation players are day-to-day nearly every week. Despite the chaos, they’ve stayed somewhat competitive behind a mix of effort, defense, and next-man-up mentality. Their performance trends can be tracked via the Memphis Grizzlies schedule and stats.
The Grizzlies are 5-16 at home and have one of the league’s worst home net ratings. But they do still defend well in stretches, and their bench has stolen covers in recent games as large underdogs. That won’t be the case here — they’re slight dogs — and that changes how to view their value.
They lack consistent scoring outside of Desmond Bane, and if he’s off or limited, their offensive ceiling collapses. Confirm his status and others via the Memphis Grizzlies injury report.
Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Matchup Breakdown
This is a messy matchup. Both teams rank in the bottom five in effective FG%, turnover rate, and offensive rebounding. That creates a lot of variance and puts extra pressure on individual matchups.
Charlotte likely has the edge in guard creation if Ball is healthy. They can get into their offense faster and create more high-percentage looks in transition. Memphis will counter with grit and better team defense, especially in halfcourt.
Interior play leans Hornets slightly, but neither team finishes well at the rim. The biggest swing stat may be three-point variance. Both squads take a decent volume from deep but rarely shoot over 35% as a team.
If the Hornets can speed the game up and keep their stars out of foul trouble, they should have the edge. If the Grizzlies dictate pace and make this an ugly grind, it’s wide open.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies Predictions and Best Bets
There’s no strong side here, but slight lean goes to the Hornets. With LaMelo Ball back and a bit more stability in the starting five, they have the best player on the court and slightly better offensive structure.
However, laying points with Charlotte on the road is dangerous. Their bench has been unreliable, and closing games has been a problem all season. If this spreads up to -2.5 or more, it becomes a stay-away.
Total will depend on posted line, but if we see anything in the 230+ range, lean Under. Both offenses are inefficient, and the Grizzlies can ugly up the pace.
Best Bet: Charlotte Hornets -1.5 (-111)
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