Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +3 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -3 |
| Total | 237 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this high caliber Western duel between two teams sitting on the top-8 places of the conference, the Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Golden State Warriors. The Grizzlies have been red-hot and have climbed up to the second place of the West, but are coming off a loss that ended their previous four-game winning streak. Memphis is now back home where they are playing by far their best basketball of the season. On the other hand, the Warriors have been struggling lately, as they have won just twice in their last ten games, and have fallen to the eighth place of the West.
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: GG Jackson, Zach Edey, Vince Williams are out.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Andrew Wiggins is day-to-day, De’Anthony Melton is out.
Memphis Grizzlies Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 18-9 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 18-9 against the spread and 17-10 in over/under. The Grizzlies have a 12-3 home record, and are 11-4 against the spread, with a +10.8-point differential. Memphis is 4-1 in their last 11 games and are 4-1 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 110-116 loss in LA against the Lakers, as they shot with just 39% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Jaren Jackson Jr led Memphis’ offense with 25 points and 5 rebounds.
Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 22 points, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 8.4 assists. Jaren Jackson adds 22 points, shooting with 51.8% from the field, adding 5.8 rebounds.
Golden State Warriors Recent Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 14-11 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the West. They are 14-10-1 against the spread and 12-13 in over/under. Golden State has a 7-6 road record, and are 8-5 against the spread, with a +5.5-point differential. The Warriors are 2-8 in their last 10 games, but 4-2 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 9-3 in their last 12 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 133-143 against Dallas, even though they made 27 triples on 50% shooting. Golden State had three players with 20+ points, led by Andrew Wiggins with 29 points with 5 triples and 4 assists.
Steph Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 23 points, adding 5.2 rebounds and a team-high 6.7 assists per game. Andrew Wiggins adds 17.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 122.1 points per game. They have the 5th-best field goal percentage, with 48.6% and a 35.8% three-point percentage (15th). Defensively, they allow 113.7 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league.
Offensively, the Warriors average 113.9 points per game, which is 13th in the league. Golden State shoots with 45.4% from the field (22nd), and with 37.3% from beyond the arc (11th). Defensively, they rank 7th in the NBA, allowing 109.8 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Warriors won 123-118 at home. Grizzlies are 4-1 in their last 5 home meetings against the Warriors. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, the Grizzlies are coming as -3 home favorites. The Warriors are playing their worst basketball of the season lately, and I cannot back them as road dogs in this matchup. Memphis has been the second-best home team in the NBA so far, and the third-best against the spread at home. The Grizzlies have been also dominating the Warriors at home in recent years, so the value here lies with the home team. I expect the Grizzlies to get the job done at home, and bounce back after a rare loss. Take the Memphis Grizzlies by -3 at home in this one. Nick’s Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3
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