The'Memphis Grizzlies'(25-50) square off against the Milwaukee Bucks (47-28) Wednesday with tip-off from Fiserv Forum set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Grizzlies took down the Detroit Pistons 110-108 as 2.5-point dogs Monday. C Jaren Jackson Jr. wouldn’t be denied with 40 points to lead all scorers. It was quite the far cry from the 10.7 PPG he averaged in the previous 3 games.
The Bucks were upset as 12.5-point favorites Tuesday by the Washington Wizards 117-113. F Giannis Antetokounmpo did all he could with 35 points, 15 boards and 10 assists — all game-highs. They’ve now lost 3 of 4 as some begin to ring the panic bell. The Bucks are 15-14 since Doc Rivers became coach, still 2nd in the East, 1.5 games ahead of Cleveland and 12-games back of Boston, which already clinched the conference’s top seed for the playoffs.