Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +7 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -7 |
| Total | 230 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The two best teams currently in the Western Conference are clashing in this high caliber duel, when the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder are steadily the best team in the Western conference for a long time now, and are on their best stretch of the season, having just one loss in their last fourteen games, but they are on the second leg of a back-to-back, after playing in Charlotte last night. The Grizzlies are playing excellent basketball as well, and have two consecutive wins after a rare loss. Memphis is playing their second straight road game, where they have been less effective than at home.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Alex Caruso, Branded Carlson are day-to-day, Chet Holmgren, Nikola Topic are out.
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: GG Jackson, Marcus Smart, Jay Huff, Vince Williams are out.
Oklahoma City Thunder Form and Trends
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a 24-6 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the West. The Thunder are 19-8-3 against the spread and 13-17 in over/under. OKC has a 12-3 road record and are 10-4-1 against the spread, with a +10.5-point differential. Oklahoma City is 9-1 in their last 10 games, and 8-1-1 against the spread. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 games.
The Thunder are coming off a 120-114 win in Indiana, as they saw four of their starters scoring double figures. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC’s offense with a monster performance with a game-high 45 points, adding 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
Shai leads the Thunder both in scoring with 31.1 points, and in assists made with 6.1, adding 5.7 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams adds 21.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5 assists per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 22-10 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 22-10 against the spread and 20-12 in over/under. The Grizzlies have an 8-6 road record, and are 9-5 against the spread, with a +6.4-point differential. Memphis is 8-2 in their last 10 games and are 8-2 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 132-124 win in New Orleans, as they had an all-around offensive effort, with all of their starters scoring double figures. Jaren Jackson Jr led Memphis’ offense with 33 points and 5 rebounds.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 21.9 points and 6 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.9 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Thunder are scoring 114.1 points per game, ranking 9th in the league. They shoot 46% from the field (14th) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 103.3 points per game.
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 124 points per game. They have the 5th-best field goal percentage, with 48.7% and a 37.3% three-point percentage (11th). Defensively, they allow 113 points per game, which ranks 15th in the league.
The Thunder have won their last five meetings against the Grizzlies, going for 4-1 against the spread. OKC is 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 home meetings against the Grizzlies, and under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings.
Prediction
In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, the Thunder are coming as -7 home favorites. The Thunder have been the better, steadier and healthier team this season, but they are a tough scheduling spot, as they were playing last night in Charlotte. The Grizzlies are playing on the road, where they have not been as good as at home, but they are red-hot offensively, and I think they can do some damage against the best defense of the league. OKC is coming off back-to-back high scoring games, and they will have to match Memphis’ speed if they want to keep this game competitive. I expect a high scoring affair, so take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 230
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