The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in October when the teams met at FedExForum. Milwaukee is at home tonight and the Bucks will be trying to even the series with a Grizzlies team missing star guard Ja Morant, and we will make our prediction for the Grizzlies vs Bucks matchup.
Today's NBA player predictions expect another big game from Desmond Bayne, who has handled an increased workload since Morant's departure from Memphis.
We also expect Jaren Jackson Jr. to continue to hit from beyond the arc and Giannis Antetokounmpo to continue to fill up the stat sheet when the Grizzlies and Bucks play at 8:30 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum Stadium in Milwaukee. The Bucks are 2.5-point favorites at odds on our top NBA betting sites.
Grizzlies vs Bucks predictions
Reliability of predictions on a scale of 1 to 5 stars; odds at our top NBA betting sites.
Game Selection: Bucks to win (-148 on DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Desmond Bane Over 33.5 points + rebounds + assists (-115 on FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 51.5 points + rebounds + assists (+100 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jaren Jackson Jr. Over 1.5 three-point shots (-140 on DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Best predictions for the Grizzlies vs. Bucks matchup
Desmond Bane More than 33.5 points + rebounds + assists ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: -115 on FanDuel | Estimated Odds: 53.49%
Bain has been flexing his huge biceps a lot lately, playing for Memphis' incomplete backcourt. Morant is questionable, while Marcus Smart and Vince Williams are sidelined.
Bain is averaging a 26.5 PRA with Morant this season compared to 32.7 with Morant out of the lineup. He is hitting 28.1 PRA at home and 29.9 on the road, making this matchup favorable for him and increasing his opportunities.
In his last seven games, Bane is averaging 20.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 8.1 assists for a 34.2 PRA. He has hit the over in four of those games and we're betting on a big performance as he scores, rebounds and assists at a high level.
Giannis Antokounmpo Over 51.5 points + rebounds + assists ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: +100 via Caesars | Odds: 50.00%
The Greek Freak is having another productive season, racking up a 49.9 PRA on average. He's hitting 51.7 at home and 47.7 on the road, and we expect his numbers to be higher tonight in Milwaukee.
In the Bucks' recent four-game road trip, Giannis hit for an average 55.4 PRA, going out of bounds three times. At home, he should be even better. He has failed to break the Over mark in each of his last three games against the Grizzlies, but Antetokounmpo has scored exactly 51 PRA in two of those games.
Antetokounmpo has scored an Over in just 15 games this season, 10 of them in front of his home crowd. Tonight, he will extend that streak to three straight matches. Some of our top sports betting sites are offering this bet at -115 odds, but we can get it for even money at Caesars.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Over 1.5 realized three-point shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Odds: -140 via DraftKings | Estimated Odds: 58.33%
J.J. is averaging 1.8 three-point shots per game for the second consecutive season. He is hitting 35.9 percent of his shots from beyond the arc, which is his highest since the 2019-20 season.
Jackson Jr. is making an average of 2.2 three-pointers on the road compared to just 1.5 at home. He hits 38% of his three-point attempts on the road and just 32.5% at home, making him a great matchup for Milwaukee.
The Bucks are allowing the sixth-most three-point shots from opponents this season at 14 per game. In the last seven games, Milwaukee's defense is allowing the fifth-most three-pointers at 14.4. The odds are so low for a reason, as J.J. has hit three-pointers in 26 of 46 meetings this season, and we expect him to do it again tonight.
Grizzlies vs. Bucks matchup information
When: Sunday, Feb. 2
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee)
How to watch: ESPN
Favorite: Bucks -3.5 (-105 via BetMGM)
