Who’s Playing
Milwaukee @ Memphis
Current Records: Milwaukee 20-7; Memphis 18-9
What to Know
The Memphis Grizzlies will stay at home another game and welcome the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 15 at FedExForum. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the Grizzlies and Milwaukee will really light up the scoreboard Thursday.
Everything went Memphis’ way against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday as they made off with a 128-103 win. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Memphis had established a 102-76 advantage. Their point guard Tyus Jones looked sharp as he dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 assists.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee didn’t have too much trouble with the Golden State Warriors at home on Tuesday as they won 128-111. Milwaukee’s power forward Bobby Portis was one of the most active players for the squad, posting a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds.
The wins brought Memphis up to 18-9 and the Bucks to 20-7. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Grizzlies have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 45.10%, which places them third in the league. But Milwaukee is even better: they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.50%, which places them first in the league. We’ll see if that edge gives Milwaukee a route to victory.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $18.00
Odds
The Grizzlies are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Bucks, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Milwaukee have won eight out of their last 14 games against Memphis.
- Mar 26, 2022 – Memphis 127 vs. Milwaukee 102
- Jan 19, 2022 – Milwaukee 126 vs. Memphis 114
- Apr 17, 2021 – Memphis 128 vs. Milwaukee 115
- Mar 04, 2021 – Milwaukee 112 vs. Memphis 111
- Aug 13, 2020 – Memphis 119 vs. Milwaukee 106
- Dec 13, 2019 – Milwaukee 127 vs. Memphis 114
- Jan 16, 2019 – Milwaukee 111 vs. Memphis 101
- Nov 14, 2018 – Memphis 116 vs. Milwaukee 113
- Mar 12, 2018 – Milwaukee 121 vs. Memphis 103
- Nov 13, 2017 – Milwaukee 110 vs. Memphis 103
- Mar 13, 2017 – Memphis 113 vs. Milwaukee 93
- Nov 12, 2016 – Milwaukee 106 vs. Memphis 96
- Mar 17, 2016 – Milwaukee 96 vs. Memphis 86
- Jan 28, 2016 – Memphis 103 vs. Milwaukee 83
