Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +6.5 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | -6.5 |
| Total | 238 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The Memphis Grizzlies are playing their second leg of a road back-to-back, are they visit the Golden State Warriors in this Western battle. The Warriors are coming off a much needed 34-point win against the Sixers, as they are looking to leave their recent slump in the rear-view mirror. The Grizzlies have been one of the best team of the West this season, but they are playing their fifth consecutive road game. Memphis has been less effective on the road this season, and are currently on their 5th stop of a five-game road trip.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Gary Payton II is out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Y. Kawamura, J. LaRavia, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke are questionable, GG Jackson, Marcus Smart, Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams are out.
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 17-16 record this season and are tied with the Spurs on the 9th place of the West. They are 16-16-1 against the spread and 14-19 in over/under, while having a 9-8 home record. The Warriors are 3-7 in their last 10 games, and they are 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 139-105 win over Philadelphia, as they torched the 76ers, shooting with 61% from the field and making 22 triples on a 56% shooting. Five Golden State players had 15+ points, led by Steph Curry with 30 points with 8-8 from beyond the arc, adding 6 rebounds and a game-high 10 assists.
Steph Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22.3 points, adding 4.8 rebounds and a team-high 6.5 assists per game. Jonathan Kuminga adds 16.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 23-11 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 23-11 against the spread and 21-13 in over/under. The Grizzlies have a 9-7 road record, and are 10-6 against the spread, with a +4.4-point differential. Memphis is 9-3 in their last 12 games and are 9-3 against the spread. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 117-112 win in Phoenix, even though they did not shoot the ball very well, making just 43% of their shots from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr and Desmond Bane led Memphis’ offense with 38 and 31 points respectively.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 22.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.9 assists but he is out with an injury.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Warriors average 112.3 points per game, which is 19th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.8% from the field (28th), and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are allowing 110.4 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 123.2 points per game. They have the 7th-best field goal percentage, with 48.2% and a 36.8% three-point percentage (12th). Defensively, they allow 114.1 points per game, which ranks 19th in the league.
Both teams are tied 1-1 wins in their two meetings this season, with each one winning at home. The Grizzlies won by 144-93 and the Warriors by 123-118. The Warriors are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Grizzlies, while the Grizzlies are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings.
Prediction
In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, the Warriors are coming as -6.5 home favorites. The Grizzlies have been the better team this season, but they are playing their second game in two nights, and their fifth straight on the road, so it’s hard to trust them on the road at this point. Their previous meeting in Golden State had 241 total points and it went over the total, and I’m expecting another high scoring affair tonight. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 238
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