Grizzlies vs. Bucks prediction and odds for Friday, April 7 (Value on total)

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to gain some momentum heading into the postseason when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, April.

Both teams are in the top half of their respective conference, but the Grizz need one more win to clinch the No. 2 seed in the West over the Sacramento Kings.

That means the team is going to run most of its normal rotation out on Friday against a Bucks team that won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton or Jrue Holiday in the lineup.

The Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls in their last game without all of these players, but can they do it again on Friday?

Here’s a look at the latest odds:

Grizzlies vs. Bucks odds, spread and total

Grizzlies vs. Bucks prediction and pick

I think the Grizz are in a good spot to win this game, but I’m actually going to take the UNDER in a game between two of the top five defenses in the NBA.

Milwaukee combined for just 197 points in its last game, and the team just lacks top-line scoring options with all three of its stars out of the lineup.

Memphis would love to get up big and rest players to close out this game, and with the Sacramento Kings likely sitting players as well, Memphis may not end up needing to win this game to clinch the No. 2 spot.

These final few games are all about motivation with the standings pretty set atop of the conferences, so I’ll take the UNDER with Milwaukee playing its bench unit.

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Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.