Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC Charlotte (19-28) will be going for their third consecutive road win when they visit FedEx Forum on Wednesday night to face Memphis (18-26) at 8 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Hornets vs. Grizzlies prediction. No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
The Hornets are coming off a 130-93 win over Philadelphia as two-point favorites. The Grizzlies are coming off a 108-99 loss to Houston as 11-point underdogs.
Memphis is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Charlotte.
Hornets Going For Fourth Consecutive Win
The Hornets bounced back from their loss to Cleveland with wins over Orlando, Washington, and Philadelphia. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their fourth straight win when they play on Wednesday.
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Charlotte averages 116.3 points per game. They’ve made 46.4 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers.
Brandon Miller leads Charlotte with 20.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. LaMelo Ball averages 19.1 points and 7.6 assists per game, while Kon Knueppel averages 18.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Charlotte is giving up 115 points per game. Opponents have made 48 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Mason Plumlee (Groin) and KJ Simpson (Hip) are questionable for this game.
Grizzlies Trying To Snap Three-Game Losing Streak
The Grizzlies followed up their win over Orlando with three straight losses. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their third straight win over the Hornets when they play on Wednesday.
Memphis averages 115.2 points per game. They’ve made 45 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
Ja Morant leads Memphis with 19.5 points and 8.1 assists per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Santi Aldama averages 14 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
Memphis is giving up 116.4 points per game. Opponents have made 46 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Ja Morant (Elbow) has been ruled out of this game. Brandon Clarke (Calf), Ty Jerome (Calf), Jock Landale (Personal), Scotty Pippen Jr. (Toe), and Zach Edey (Ankle) are questionable for this game.
Hornets vs. Grizzlies Picks
Point Spread Pick for Hornets vs. Grizzlies
- Charlotte Hornets to cover. (4 Units)
The Hornets have won four of their last five games, while the Grizzlies have lost four of their last five games. Charlotte has the edge here because they’re on a roll offensively, scoring more than 124 points per game in their last three games, while making over 54 percent of their shots and 43 percent of their three-pointers. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 81 percent of their free throws on the road. They’re one of the best rebounding teams in the league, and they grab more than 12 offensive boards per game, which will give them more scoring chances. The Grizzlies have struggled defensively and gave up more than 120 points per game in their last three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Hornets. Take Charlotte to cover the spread.
Over/Under Picks for Hornets vs. Grizzlies
- Over (4 Units)
The Hornets average 116.3 points per game. They play at the 21st-fastest pace in the league, averaging 102.5 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 121.7 points per game in their last three games. The Grizzlies average 117 points per game at home. They play at the sixth-fastest pace in the league, averaging 105.4 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 115 points per game on the road. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Grizzlies and Hornets played over the total in six of their last seven meetings.
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