We’ve got eight games on the NBA slate, including another NBA Canada Series game between the Pistons and Thunder.
The Brooklyn Nets will also take on Israel’s Maccabi Ra’anana, which should be an emotional but exciting matchup.
Here are all of my top picks for Thursday’s NBA preseason action. And below we dive into Grizzlies vs. Hawks.
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Thursday’s Best NBA Preseason Bets: Grizzlies vs. Hawks
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Grizzlies vs. Hawks
We already know Ja Morant won’t play in this game against the Hawks. Meanwhile, Marcus Smart is a game-time decision.
The Grizzlies are 2-0 in the preseason, with wins against the Pacers and Bucks. However, that Bucks team didn’t have Giannis Antetkounmpo or Damian Lillard. Those two will debut on Sunday. Desmond Bane was lethal from deep, and Jaren Jackson Jr. added some solid minutes, and the Grizzlies escaped the Bucks. They’ve got solid depth at forward, but the guard spot is a bit weak right now without Morant and Smith.
Conversely, the Hawks added a 108-107 win over the Cavaliers in their first preseason game. The starting lineup didn’t look very good. No player hit more than three shots, despite the starting five taking 30 shots as a unit.
Give me the Grizzlies in this one.
Bet: Grizzlies +2.5 (-114)
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