Grizzlies vs Hawks NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 5
The Grizzlies and Hawks meet in a preseason game on Monday, October 5, at 7:00 PM ET in Atlanta.
Price: Hawks 64¢, Grizzlies 36¢ (Polymarket, as of Mon 7:41 AM ET)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Where the price sits
The market makes the Hawks the favorite at 64¢; the Grizzlies are 36¢. That is down 6¢ from the Hawks’ opening price of 70¢. With availability unclear until close to tip, expect this price to move.
Who actually plays
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most, and some may sit out. The fourth quarter usually belongs to rookies, two-way players and camp invites trying to win a roster spot, so the final score often says little about either team. That is why this price follows availability news more than the teams’ full-strength quality.
Will Grant and Johnson play?
Jerami Grant (Grizzlies, 23.8% usage last season): no injury listed as of Mon 7:41 AM ET.
Jalen Johnson (Hawks, 27.0% usage last season): not on the injury report as of Mon 7:41 AM ET.
Preseason minutes are usually set on the day. Each coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, is where it gets confirmed.
Availability
As of Mon 7:41 AM ET. These can change right up to tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Henri Veesaar (Hawks): Out, right knee, expected back Jul 1
Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks): Day-To-Day, left foot, expected back Oct 15
Keshon Gilbert (Hawks): Day-To-Day, hip, expected back Oct 5
RayJ Dennis (Hawks): Day-To-Day, right achilles, expected back Oct 5
Who could play: last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Grizzlies
Jerami Grant: 29.7 min, 23.8% usage, .608 TS%, 57 games (new, was POR)
Jaylen Wells: 26.4 min, 19.3% usage, .559 TS%, 69 games
Cedric Coward: 25.8 min, 21.5% usage, .585 TS%, 62 games
Cam Spencer: 23.8 min, 17.2% usage, .649 TS%, 72 games
Kris Murray: 23.4 min, 10.6% usage, .550 TS%, 57 games (new, was POR)
Hawks
Jalen Johnson: 35.2 min, 27.0% usage, .581 TS%, 72 games
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 33.4 min, 23.9% usage, .610 TS%, 78 games
Dyson Daniels: 33.2 min, 16.0% usage, .542 TS%, 76 games
Onyeka Okongwu: 31.0 min, 19.5% usage, .592 TS%, 74 games
CJ McCollum: 29.8 min, 25.7% usage, .566 TS%, 76 games
What could move this price
Who suits up. Preseason availability usually comes from the teams and from each coach’s pregame media session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip. A star ruled out late can move the price several cents.
Who closes. With regulars resting after halftime, the last 20 minutes are played by the end of the bench, so early leads are fragile.
Thin trading. Preseason markets carry less money, so one large order moves the price further.
The live price and every move are on NBA WIRE; NBA MARKET shows Kalshi and Polymarket side by side.
FAQ
Is Jerami Grant playing tonight?
Jerami Grant was not on the injury report as of Mon 7:41 AM ET. In preseason, minutes are often set on the day; the Grizzlies coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, usually confirms it.
Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight?
Jalen Johnson was not on the injury report as of Mon 7:41 AM ET. In preseason, minutes are often set on the day; the Hawks coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, usually confirms it.
Who is favored in Grizzlies vs Hawks?
The Hawks: 64¢ to 36¢ on Polymarket as of Mon 7:41 AM ET. Follow it live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Grizzlies vs Hawks?
Monday, October 5, at 7:00 PM ET, in Atlanta.
Do starters play in preseason games?
Some do, for a quarter or two. Others rest entirely, and teams often decide on the day. The coach’s pregame session, 60 to 90 minutes before tip, usually settles it.
Prices change by the minute and are not advice. If you are new to this, read how NBA prediction markets work first.