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

The Milwaukee Bucks will look to end their three-game losing streak when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action on Thursday. Milwaukee suffered a 119-108 loss at Boston on Monday, while Memphis suffered a 119-106 decision against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The Bucks (1-3), who won the Central Division 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 the 2023-24 season. Memphis shooting guard Desmond Bane will miss the game due to an oblique injury he suffered in Wednesday's loss to Brooklyn. Small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is out for Milwaukee.

Tipoff from the FedEx Forum in Memphis is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. The Bucks are 6-point favorites in the latest Bucks vs. Grizzlies odds according to the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 230.5. Before you make a pick between the Grizzlies and Bucks, check out the NBA predictions from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in winnings on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons for players valued at $100. The model enters Week 2 of the 2024-25 NBA season with a blistering 98-63 record on all top-rated NBA picks from last season, earning more than $2,900. Anyone who follows sports betting and betting apps has made huge profits.

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

• Bucks vs. Grizzlies Spread: Milwaukee -6
• Bucks vs. Grizzlies over/under: 230.5 points
• Bucks vs. Grizzlies Money Line: Milwaukee -247, Memphis +201
• MIL: The Bucks have had a total score under 6.40 in 35 of their last 61 games (+6.40 units)
• MEM: The Grizzlies have reached 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 punch with power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and point guard Damian Lillard. In four games, Antetokounmpo averaged a double-double with 28.8 points and 11.8 rebounds in 34.8 minutes of play. He also provides 6.3 assists and hits 62% of his shots from the floor. He had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in Boston.

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

Why the Grizzlies can cover

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

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

How to pick Bucks vs. Grizzlies

The model has simulated Bucks vs. Grizzlies 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is trending downward on the total, predicting 228 combined points. It also says that in almost 60% of simulations, one side of the spread applies. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Bucks vs. Grizzlies and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Bucks vs. Grizzlies spread to lean on using the model, which has a 98-63 record with top-rated NBA picks, and find out .