NBA Prop Bets: Memphis Grizzlies vs Charlotte Hornets (January 28, 2026)
The Charlotte Hornets (20-28) face the Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) at FedExForum. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Hornets opened as 1.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Hornets at -135 and Grizzlies at +114. The total points line is set at 231.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 117-114 Charlotte.
- The Grizzlies (-112) have a 19-25-1 ATS record this season, while the Hornets (-108) hold a record of 28-20-0.
- The Grizzlies have a 19-26-0 O/U record this season (meaning 19 games have gone over the total points line and 26 have gone under). The Hornets have a 19-29-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Grizzlies are averaging 114.8 points per game this season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Hornets are averaging 116.2 (15th).
- Defensively, the Grizzlies are giving up 116.3 points per game this season (19th in the league), while the Hornets are giving up an average of 114.6 points (12th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Grizzlies currently rank 6th for pace this season, recording 101.2 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Hornets sit 25th on that scale with 98.0 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 42.0% of the Grizzlies' field goal attempts come from three point range (11th in the league), leaving 58.0% from two. Meanwhile, the Hornets' opponents are taking 40.5% of their attempts from three (12th) and 59.5% from two.
- Comparatively, Charlotte takes 46.2% of shots from three (5th), leaving 53.8% from two, while Memphis' opponents are attempting a similarly high 43.9% from three (28th) and 56.1% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Grizzlies are shooting 34.7% from deep in 2025/26 (23rd in the NBA), compared to the Hornets who are making 37.1% of their attempts (6th).
- On the opposite end, Memphis is holding opponents to 35.8% of their three-point attempts (15th), while Charlotte's opponents are hitting 36.7% of their shots (22nd).
Ball Protection
- The Grizzlies are committing 15.4 turnovers per game this season, ranking 22nd in the league, while the Hornets are forcing 12.7 turnovers (28th).
- Flipping that script, Memphis is forcing 14.8 turnovers (14th), while Charlotte is committing 15.9 (29th).
Crashing the Boards
- Memphis is pulling down 46.0 rebounds per game this season (5th in the league), including 11.9 offensive boards (11th). Conversely, Charlotte's opponents are averaging 39.5 rebounds (2nd), 10.4 of which have come on the offensive end (4th).
- Meanwhile, the Hornets are averaging 45.7 rebounds (8th) and 12.3 offensive rebounds (9th), while the Grizzlies are allowing 45.2 and 11.8, ranking 22nd and 20th.
Back-to-backs
- Notably, the Grizzlies are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Memphis holds a 2-3 W-L record on the second leg of a back-to-back this season, as well as a 2-3-0 ATS record and 1-4-0 O/U record.
- Additionally, Charlotte has a 4-3 W-L record, 5-2-0 ATS record and 0-7-0 O/U record against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back this season.
- Notably, the Hornets are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Notably, the Grizzlies and Hornets are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
First Quarter Winner
Memphis is +100 to win the first quarter, while Charlotte is -120. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 21-23-1 | 11-12-1 | 10-11-0 | 10-6-1 | 11-17-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Charlotte | 21-23-4 | 10-9-3 | 11-14-1 | 7-3-0 | 14-20-4 | 7-3-0 |
First Half Winner
Memphis is +105 to win the first half and Charlotte is -125. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 20-24-1 | 13-10-1 | 7-14-0 | 11-6-0 | 9-18-1 | 6-4-0 |
| Charlotte | 24-23-1 | 12-10-0 | 12-13-1 | 6-3-1 | 18-20-0 | 7-3-0 |
HT/FT
Memphis is +155 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Charlotte is +115.
- The Grizzlies have completed the HT/FT double in 22.2% of games this season, while the Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 33.3% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +1300 to go to overtime.
- The Grizzlies have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Hornets have appeared in three.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 21 of Memphis' 45 games this season. Meanwhile, 23 of Charlotte's 48 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Charlotte recorded a 112-97 victory over Memphis at FedExForum when these teams last met on January 28. Moussa Diabate was prominent on that day, recording 18 points, 19 rebounds and two steals.
