The Atlanta Hawks (20-25) travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies (18-23) in a cross-conference clash between two teams hovering around the play-in spots. The Hawks are mired in a four-game skid, struggling with injuries and poor shooting, while the Grizzlies are coming off a strong win in London but remain inconsistent due to their own health issues. This matchup could hinge on star performances from Trae Young and Ja Morant, with Memphis’ home defense potentially giving them the edge in a gritty, low-scoring affair.
Venue Location
FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT).
The Hawks sit in the East’s lower tier, while the Grizzlies are battling for positioning in a crowded West.
Recent Team Forms
Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks have dropped four straight and are 3-7 in their last 10, plagued by offensive droughts and injuries to key bigs. They’ve averaged just 105.8 points in losses, shooting under 40% from three in recent outings. Key recent results:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 19, 2026 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L | 110-112 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | vs. Boston Celtics | L | 106-132 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L | 101-117 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L | 116-141 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W | 117-100 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | @ Toronto Raptors | L | 100-118 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | @ Toronto Raptors | L | 117-134 |
Atlanta’s form highlights defensive vulnerabilities, allowing 120+ points in three of their last five losses.
Memphis Grizzlies: The Grizzlies snapped a two-game slide with a win in London but are 4-6 in their last 10, relying on Ja Morant’s return for a spark. They’ve held opponents under 110 in four recent games but struggle with rebounding. Recent results:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 18, 2026 | vs. Orlando Magic | W | 126-109 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | @ Orlando Magic | L | 111-118 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W | 106-105 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L | 101-115 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | vs. Utah Jazz | W | 120-110 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | @ Denver Nuggets | L | 105-119 |
Memphis shows flashes of elite play but has been hampered by injuries, leading to inconsistent results.
Injury Report
Atlanta Hawks:
N’Faly Dante: Out (Right Knee; Torn ACL)
RayJ Dennis: Doubtful (G League – Two-Way)
Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Left Achilles Tendinitis)
Zaccharie Risacher: Out (Left Knee; Bone Contusion)
The Hawks are without key frontcourt depth, forcing reliance on Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela.
Memphis Grizzlies:
Santi Aldama: Questionable (Right Knee; Soreness)
Brandon Clarke: Out (Right Calf; Strain)
Zach Edey: Out (Left Ankle; Stress Reaction)
Ty Jerome: Out (Right Calf; Strain)
Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Left Toe; Surgery)
Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Right Knee; Bone Contusion)
Memphis’ depleted frontcourt could struggle against Atlanta’s athletic wings, but Ja Morant is available.
Key Player Matchups
Key battles in this game could determine control of the pace and paint, with both teams missing bigs:
Trae Young (ATL) vs. Ja Morant (MEM): A marquee guard duel, with Young’s scoring (26.5 PPG, 10.8 APG) facing Morant’s explosiveness (19.0 PPG, 7.8 APG post-injury). Morant’s defense could disrupt Young’s rhythm in transition.
Jalen Johnson (ATL) vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): Johnson’s all-around game (20.2 PPG, 10.5 RPG) meets Jackson’s shot-blocking (1.8 BPG). This forward matchup will be crucial for rebounding, where Memphis ranks poorly.
Dyson Daniels (ATL) vs. Desmond Bane (MEM): Daniels’ perimeter defense (1.5 SPG) will test Bane’s shooting (22.1 PPG, 38% from three). If Aldama is out, Atlanta could exploit mismatches inside.
Clint Capela (ATL) vs. Jock Landale (MEM): With Edey and Clarke sidelined, Landale steps up against Capela’s rebounding prowess (9.8 RPG). Expect a battle for second-chance points.
Atlanta’s guard play gives them an edge, but Memphis’ home crowd and Morant’s return could energize their defense.
Series History
The Hawks lead the all-time series 34-24 against the Grizzlies in 58 regular-season games. Recently, Atlanta has had the upper hand, winning three of the last five, including a 132-130 thriller on March 3, 2025. The Grizzlies won the most recent home game on December 21, 2024 (128-112). Over the last 10 meetings, seven have gone over 230 total points, trending toward high-scoring affairs.
Betting Trends
Spread: Memphis is 10-11 ATS at home; Hawks are 8-3 ATS as 5-10.5 point road underdogs recently.
Over/Under: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis’ last 10 games and 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 road games.
Other Trends: Hawks are 1-4 ATS as 0.5-4.5 underdogs; Grizzlies are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 overall. The under has hit in 70% of Grizzlies home games this season.
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks 238.5
Memphis Grizzlies – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 20, 2026
