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Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies

NBApreseason • 2026-27 Season
completed
Grizzlies logo
Grizzlies
Memphis
116
vs
Hornets logo
Hornets
Charlotte
98
MEM 50%50% CHA
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Charlotte Hornets 50% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Hornets:

  • Defensive Efficiency. Hornets defense (109.3 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (115.0 Opp PPG)
  • ELO Rating. Grizzlies ELO 1359 vs Hornets ELO 1535 (diff: -176)
  • Rest Days. Hornets rest advantage (2 days rest) over Grizzlies (7 days rest)

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VenueFedExForum
Memphis, TN

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Hornets (away)
Grizzlies (home)
50%
Win probability
50%
1
High-impact factors
1
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Grizzlies defeated the Hornets 116-98.

Our model predicted the Hornets would win with 50% confidence, but the Grizzlies pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Grizzlies and was a major factor: Grizzlies offense (118.0 PPG) outpaces Hornets (96.0 PPG)
  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Hornets and was a major factor: Hornets defense (109.3 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (115.0 Opp PPG)
  • ELO Rating favored the Hornets and was a notable factor: Grizzlies ELO 1359 vs Hornets ELO 1535 (diff: -176)
  • The Grizzlies are without 1 player(s) due to injury, which could tilt the matchup.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Grizzlies won 116-98

Grizzlies won convincingly

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Hornets at 50%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Offensive EfficiencyFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Defensive EfficiencyFavors Charlotte Hornets
  • ELO RatingFavors Charlotte Hornets
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Rest DaysFavors Charlotte Hornets
  • InjuriesFavors Memphis Grizzlies
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CHA
MEM
Offensive Efficiency
Defensive Efficiency
ELO Rating
Home Field Advantage
Rest Days
Injuries
Favours CHA|Favours MEM

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Offensive Efficiency

Grizzlies offense (118.0 PPG) outpaces Hornets (96.0 PPG)

Grizzlies

Defensive Efficiency

Hornets defense (109.3 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (115.0 Opp PPG)

Hornets

Turnover Differential

Grizzlies turnover differential (+0) vs Hornets (+0)

Neutral

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/16/2026, 11:45:03 PM

Key Players

Hornets

Liam McNeeleyG
Christian AndersonG
Coby WhiteG
Dennis SchroderG
Jarkel JoinerG

Grizzlies

Cam SpencerG
Javon SmallG
Micah PeavyG
Walter Clayton Jr.G
Ty JeromeG

Frequently Asked Questions

Grizzlies has a 50% win probability, while Hornets has a 50% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.

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