Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Prediction for Saturday March 21 2026
Use Code WWWC The Spectrum Center will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets. The Grizzlies just snapped an eight-game losing streak, but defense continues to be a major liability. Memphis owns an underwhelming overall record of 24 wins and 44 losses. The Hornets have won four of their last five games to push their record on the season to 36 wins and 34 losses. Read more about this Memphis vs Charlotte prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
- Game day: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Game time: 7:00 pm ET
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- TV channel: FDSOK, MNMT
Memphis riddled by injuries and an uncertain future
The Memphis Grizzlies decided to deal talented F Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah at the NBA trade deadline and are left with plenty of questions heading into the offseason. The Grizzlies have just one playoff series victory in the last ten years and appear to be headed in the wrong direction. Memphis ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and are giving up 118.6 points per game. The Grizzlies have dropped 23 of their first 34 road games and are on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention. This will be the second of a back-to-back for Memphis, who hosted Boston on Friday night.
Ty Jerome has been a steadying force for a young Memphis roster. The 28-year old guard averages a team-best 20.2 points per game. Ja Morant (19.5 PPG) was having a down year before suffering an elbow injury that has sidelined hom since late Janbuary. Santi Aldama provides a spark off the Memphis bench with 14.0 points and 6.7 rebounds. Second year pro Zach Edey (11.1 rpg) has appeared in just 11 games and will miss the remainder of the season for the Grizzlies.
Key Injury Report for Memphis:
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- Ja Morant (out) - elbow
- Brandon Clarke (out) - calf
- Jahmai Mashack (DTD) - ankle
- Taj Gibson (DTD) - foot
- GG Jackson (out) - knee
- Santi Aldama (out) - knee
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (out) - toe
- Zach Edey (out) - ankle
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (out) - finger
Charlotte has the look of a playoff team
The Charlotte Hornets are a team that is headed in the right direction and are looking to snap a nine-year postseason drought. The Hornets are led by former Boston assistant coach Charles Lee and he has done a great job shaping the roster to look like a younger version of the Celtics. Charlotte ranks ninth in the league in offensive efficiency by Hollinger's NBA Team Statistics and are averaging 116 points per contest. The Hornets are a game below .500 at home and are two games out of eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Thursday, Charlotte connected on 22-for-46 from the three-point line during a 130-111 home victory versus Orlando.
Former number two overall draft pick Brandon Miller leads five Charlotte players in double scoring with 20.4 points per game. LaMelo Ball is the engine of the Charlotte offense and is dishing out a team-high 7.1 assists a night. Rookie G Kon Knueppel (19.3 ppg) has been a difference maker with his three-point shooting and has missed just one game. Versatile F Miles Bridges has seen his scoring dip (17.4) and is shooting just 45 percent from the field.
Key Injury Report for Charlotte:
- Tidjane Salaun (out) - calf
Memphis vs Charlotte Pick
Memphis vs Charlotte Spread Pick
- Pick: Charlotte Spread
This has been a tightly contested series over the years. Memphis swept the series in 2022-2023 and 2024-2025. Charlotte swept the series in 2023-2024 and needs a win in this game to pull off the sweep for this season. The Hornets are the third most profitable home team with a 20-13 ATS record, while Memphis is 17-17 ATS on the road. Take Charlotte to cover the big number at home.
Memphis vs Charlotte Over/Under Pick
- Pick: Under
In late January, Charlotte defeated Memphis by a 112-97 final score. The Grizzlies are playing at the third fastest tempo in the league and have surrendered 122.9 points over their last ten games. Memphis is 14-20 O/U on the road and Charlotte (28-42 O/U) is the third most profitable under team in the NBA. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: Charlotte Hornets win 122-99
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