Bucks vs. Grizzlies odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Oct. 31 best bets by proven model

The Milwaukee Bucks will look to put an end to a three-game losing streak when they battle the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action on Thursday. Milwaukee is coming off a 119-108 loss at Boston on Monday, while Memphis dropped a 119-106 decision to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The Bucks (1-3), who won the Central Division at 49-33 last year, are 1-2 on the road this season. The Grizzlies (2-3), who were fourth in the Southwest Division at 27-55, are 10-34 at home since the start of 2023-24. Memphis shooting guard Desmond Bane is a game-time decision and may miss the game due to an oblique injury he suffered in Wednesday’s loss to Brooklyn. Small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will be out for Milwaukee.

Tip-off from FedEx Forum in Memphis is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Bucks are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Bucks vs. Grizzlies odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 228.5. Before making any Grizzlies vs. Bucks picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 2 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 98-63 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,900. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen huge returns. 

The model has set its sights on Bucks vs. Grizzlies and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Bucks vs. Grizzlies:

• Bucks vs. Grizzlies spread: Milwaukee -6.5
• Bucks vs. Grizzlies over/under: 228.5 points
• Bucks vs. Grizzlies money line: Milwaukee -248, Memphis +200
• MIL: The Bucks have hit the game total under in 35 of their last 61 games (+6.40 units)
• MEM: The Grizzlies have hit the money line in 23 of their last 61 games (+12.20 units)  
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Why the Bucks can cover

The Bucks have a one-two scoring punch in power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and point guard Damian Lillard. Through four games, Antetokounmpo is averaging a double-double with 28.8 points and 11.8 rebounds in 34.8 minutes of action. He is also dishing out 6.3 assists while connecting on 62% of his shots from the floor. He is coming off a 30-point, 10-rebound and six-assist effort at Boston.

Lillard, meanwhile, is averaging 28 points, 6.3 assists and six rebounds in 35.5 minutes. He is connecting on 47.1% of his field goals and 92.3% of his free throws. Against Boston, Lillard scored 33 points, grabbed seven rebounds, dished out seven assists and had two steals. He scored 30 points with nine rebounds and six assists in the 124-109 opening-night win at Philadelphia on Oct. 23. See which team to pick here.

Why the Grizzlies can cover

Point guard Ja Morant is among Memphis’ leaders on offense. In four games, he is averaging 19 points, 8.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 26.5 minutes. He has had three double-doubles already this season, including a 14-point, 11-assist and eight-rebound effort against the Nets on Wednesday. He had 22 points, 10 assists and five boards in a 126-124 season-opening win at Utah on Oct. 23.

Power forward Santi Aldama is also among Memphis’ top scorers. He has reached double figures in three games this season, including one double-double. In Monday’s 126-123 loss to the Chicago Bulls, he scored 11 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and added seven assists. He scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed five rebounds in the win at Utah in the opener. See which team to pick here.

How to make Bucks vs. Grizzlies picks

The model has simulated Bucks vs. Grizzlies 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 231 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Bucks vs. Grizzlies, and which side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Bucks vs. Grizzlies spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 98-63 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.