Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, 8/13/2020 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020

Location: Visa Athletic Center in Orlando, Florida

TV: Fox Sports Southeast

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks (56-16, 1st in the Central Division) travel to Visa Athletic Center on Thursday where they'll meet the Memphis Grizzlies (33-39, 3rd in the Southwest Division). The Bucks are covering the spread 54.2% of the time, having gone 39-33-0 ATS. Memphis is covering the spread 49.3% of the time, going 35-36-1 against the spread.

Key Milwaukee Bucks Injuries

08/12/20 SF Giannis Antetokounmpo Possible Suspension is questionable Thursday vs Memphis
08/11/20 G Donte DiVincenzo Elbow is questionable Thursday vs Memphis
08/11/20 PG Eric Bledsoe Knee is questionable Thursday vs Memphis
08/11/20 SG Wesley Matthews Shoulder is questionable Thursday vs Memphis

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

08/04/20 F Jaren Jackson Jr. Knee is out for season
07/29/20 PG Tyus Jones Knee is out indefinitely
07/21/20 SF Justise Winslow Hip is out for season

Player Spotlight

Brook Lopez averages 11.9 points per game in 26.8 minutes per contest. He averages 1.5 assists per contest and 4.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 44% for the year while his free throw percentage is 83%. Giannis Antetokounmpo comes into this contest averaging 29.5 points per game while playing 30.4 minutes per night. He pulls down 13.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.6 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 55% while his free throw percentage is at 63%.

Player Spotlight

Ja Morant averages 17.9 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.9 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.7 rebounds per contest and 7.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 78%. Kyle Anderson averages 5.8 points per game while playing 19.7 minutes per contest. He grabs 4.3 rebounds per game and has 2.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 68%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Bucks allow 108.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 1st and 15th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 45.7 rebounds a game which ranks 21st, and they give up 24.0 assists per contest which puts them in 11th place in the league. They force 14.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 11th in the league. Milwaukee averages 118.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 1st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 10.4 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team, which has them ranked 3rd. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 17th in the league. They average 51.8 rebounds per game and 25.9 assists per contest, which ranks them 1st and 6th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 11th with 15.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Grizzlies surrender 113.8 points per contest, which ranks them 21st in the NBA. Their defense allows a 45% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 9th and 24th in those defensive statistics. They rank 19th with 24.8 assists allowed per contest, and 13th with 44.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Grizzlies are 19th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.8 per game. Memphis is 13th in the league with 112.5 points per game this year. They are 9th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is -1.3. They shoot 35% from 3-point range, which is good for 24th in the NBA. They are 7th in the league in rebounding with 46.4 boards per game and 3rd in assists per contest with 26.8. The Grizzlies are 9th in turnovers per game with 15.2.

Advanced Statistics

The Bucks are 8th in the NBA in offensive rating with 112.6, and their defensive rating of 102.8 is ranked 1st. In terms of pace they are 1st in the league with 105.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 1st. As a team they are 3rd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 43% of their shots, ranking 4th in the league. Milwaukee is 17th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 30th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Memphis is 13th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 21st in the league. The Grizzlies are 20th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109.3, and their defensive rating of 110.5 is ranked 15th. In terms of pace they are 7th in the league with 102.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 20th. As a team they are 21st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 26th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Bucks/Grizzlies NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Milwaukee

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