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Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets

Tipoff: 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC ยท FedExForum

Last updated: 2026-10-14 01:30 UTC

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NBA brings Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets together with a projected 116-112 score. The winner lean is Memphis Grizzlies, while the total call is Over 224.5 off a 228-point forecast.

Memphis Grizzlies enter with limited confirmed record data and recent form not enough recent completed games. Charlotte Hornets counter with limited confirmed record data and recent form not enough recent completed games. The model weighs scoring pace, defensive allowance, home court, and recent results before setting the scoreline.

The key risk is variance from shooting efficiency and rotation news close to tipoff, but the baseline matchup profile points toward Memphis Grizzlies having the cleaner path if the expected tempo holds.

MG

Memphis Grizzlies

116 - 112
CH

Charlotte Hornets

Winner leanMemphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies by 4 projected points.
Total leanOver 224.5228 projected points from the 116-112 score forecast.
Spread angleMemphis Grizzlies -4Cover read is tied to the projected margin and expected shooting pace.
ConfidenceLeanBased on scoring profile, recent results and home-court edge.

Why this prediction

Memphis Grizzlies profile at limited confirmed record data, while Charlotte Hornets profile at limited confirmed record data.

The scoring model projects 116-112, creating a 4-point margin toward Memphis Grizzlies.

The matchup blends about 114 and 112 points scored per game with defensive allowance around 112 and 114. That pace profile drives the Over 224.5 total lean.

Recent form reads Memphis Grizzlies: not enough recent completed games and Charlotte Hornets: not enough recent completed games.

Recent form

Last completed games

Memphis Grizzlies-No recent completed games were returned.
Charlotte Hornets-No recent completed games were returned.

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