Hornets vs Grizzlies NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 16
The Hornets and Grizzlies meet in a preseason game on Friday, October 16, at 8:00 PM ET in Memphis.
Price: Hornets 55¢, Grizzlies 45¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 10:43 AM ET)
Kalshi: Hornets 53¢, Grizzlies 47¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
More NBA previews are up for tonight’s other games, and today’s board has every game across the four sports.
What the price says
Polymarket has the Hornets at 55¢ and the Grizzlies at 45¢. Kalshi has the Hornets 2¢ cheaper at 53¢. Both apps sit side by side on NBA MARKET.
The Hornets opened at 63¢, so the price has moved 8¢ away from them since.
Who will play, and for how long
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most. Late minutes go to rookies and camp invites.
Availability
As of Fri 10:43 AM ET. These can change right up to tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Coby White (Hornets): Day-To-Day, left calf, expected back Oct 21
Grayson Allen (Hornets): Day-To-Day, right knee, expected back Oct 16
Kon Knueppel (Hornets): Day-To-Day, left hamstring, expected back Oct 21
Isaiah Stewart (Grizzlies): Out, left ankle, expected back Oct 23
Grant Williams (Hornets): Day-To-Day, right hamstring, expected back Oct 21
Micah Peavy (Grizzlies): Day-To-Day, not specified ankle, expected back Oct 21
Kylan Boswell (Hornets): Day-To-Day, right knee, expected back Oct 21
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s numbers on this season’s rosters. In preseason they show who the regulars are, not how long they will play.
Hornets
Brandon Miller: 30.3 min, 28.0% usage, 20.2 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.3 ast
Kon Knueppel: 31.5 min, 22.3% usage, 18.5 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.4 ast
Grayson Allen: 28.8 min, 23.8% usage, 16.5 pts, 3.0 reb, 3.8 ast (new, was PHX)
Royce O'Neale: 28.4 min, 14.3% usage, 9.8 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.7 ast (new, was PHX)
Naz Reid: 26.1 min, 22.1% usage, 13.6 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.2 ast (new, was MIN)
Grizzlies
Jerami Grant: 29.7 min, 23.8% usage, 18.6 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.1 ast (new, was POR)
Rayan Rupert: 31.0 min, 17.7% usage, 12.2 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.1 ast
Ty Jerome: 22.6 min, 32.7% usage, 19.7 pts, 2.8 reb, 5.7 ast
Cedric Coward: 25.8 min, 21.5% usage, 13.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.8 ast
Jaylen Wells: 26.4 min, 19.3% usage, 12.5 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.6 ast
Out: Isaiah Stewart.
Top rookies: Cameron Boozer, pick 3 (Grizzlies).
FAQ
Who is favored in Hornets vs Grizzlies?
The Hornets. Polymarket has them at 55¢, which reads as about a 55% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Hornets vs Grizzlies?
Friday, October 16, at 8:00 PM ET, in Memphis.
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