The Memphis Grizzlies host the Milwaukee Bucks in a high-profile NBA showdown at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. Memphis is favored by 2.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 226.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

Before making any Bucks vs. Grizzlies picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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The model knows the Bucks are excellent on the defensive end, leading the NBA in overall efficiency. Opponents are scoring fewer than 1.07 points per possession against Milwaukee, and the Bucks lead the league in field goal percentage allowed (44.5%) and assists allowed (21.4 per game). Milwaukee is also in the top five in 2-point defense, free throw prevention, and defensive rebounding. 

The model also knows the Grizzlies put pressure on opponents with force. Memphis scores the most points in the paint (57.4 per game) of any NBA team, and the Grizzlies are grabbing more than 33% of missed shots on the offensive glass. The Grizzlies are in the top five of the NBA in second-chance points and fast break points, using athleticism and power to their advantage.

Now, it has set its sights on Bucks vs. Grizzlies. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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