Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 17/04/2021, 09:37  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 17/04/2021 at 10:38 in NBA Predictions

Milwaukee Bucks are top of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference with a 35-20 record. They look to get another win when hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. Their opponents are second in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. The Bucks have nine more wins than any other team in the Central Division. They are third overall in the Eastern Conference, two wins behind the Brooklyn Nets and four behind Philadelphia 76ers. A win here therefore will hopefully see them close the gap on the Nets (who don't play till later on Sunday) has they chase a better seeding for the postseason play-offs. The Bucks have won their last three games and by a margin of 73 points. They will be looking to improve their home record of 18-8 as the last three at home have been lost.

The Grizzlies have a 28-26 season record and are two wins behind the Dallas Mavericks in their division. Their position would be better if they hadn't recently lost to the division leaders by a single point. Memphis won each of the first three quarters but lost the final one by seven points to lose the match.  They are eighth overall in the Western Conference so will be heading for the play-ins that take place next month. They won their last match against the Bulls but have three defeats in their last five. On the road, Memphis have a 15-10 record, but have a 13-16 home record, so all a bit frustrating. Milwaukee average 119 points a game and it's likely that Jrue Holiday will keep Ja Morant at bay to reduce the offensive dangers that the Grizzlies possess. With home advantage, the Bucks can get an important win here.