Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 18-30. They are 13th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division. The Warriors are favored by 6.5 points and are 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-24. NBCS will broadcast the game.
The over/under line is set at 223. Golden State is -270 on the moneyline, while Memphis is +218. FedExForum will be the site of the game.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Warriors and Grizzlies did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Grizzlies have the leg up at 3-0. The Grizzlies also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 238 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Golden State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 119 points per game while allowing 122. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In Western Conference play, the Warriors are 11-19 after going 9-5 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 12th place in the West, just behind the Grizzlies.
Golden State’s ATS record for the season is 21-22, including an 11-7 mark on the road. As the favorite, they are 9-17 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in three straight games as the underdog.
On the season, the Warriors are 26-17-1 on the O/U, with an average combined scoring total of 237.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 223 is lower than the team’s season average of 231.7.
In their last game, the Warriors defeated the 76ers by a score of 119-107. They were also 1-point favorites in that game, giving them an ATS win. The final combined scoring total of 226 was below the O/U line of 233.
Overall, the Warriors have a record of 20-24 and are in 5th place in the Pacific Division. On the road, they are 7-11 compared to 13-13 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are one of the best in the league, averaging 118.6 points per game (7th). On the road, they are averaging 118.9 points per game (5th).
Golden State’s offense has been effective from beyond the arc, as they are 2nd in the league in three-pointers made per game at 15. However, their overall field goal percentage is 18th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 22nd, allowing 118.8 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.4% from downtown.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have lost three straight games against the spread. This season, they have been the underdog in 35 of their 48 games. Today, they are getting 6.5 points against the Warriors.
Memphis is 18-30 on the season and currently 13th in the Western Conference. In their last game, they lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 108-101. The O/U line for that game was 215.5.
This year, the Grizzlies have an average scoring differential of -6.8 points per game at home. On the road, their scoring differential is -3.8 points per game. Their O/U record for the season is 19-28-1.
Memphis has covered the spread in four straight games at home and has an ATS record of 8-14 at home. Overall, their ATS record is 23-25, and they have covered the spread in six straight games.
Out of their 48 games, the Grizzlies have an average over/under line of 224 points. Today’s line is set at 223, and Memphis has hit the under in three straight games.
At home, the Grizzlies are averaging 104.5 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. Overall, they are 30th in scoring at 107.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Memphis is 15th in the league at 98.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Grizzlies are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. From two-point range, they are 29th in shooting percentage at 51%.
From beyond the arc, Memphis is 9th in three-pointers made per game at 13.5. However, they are just 29th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 39.6% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 112.5 points per game allowed. The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.
The Warriors enter this game as 6.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 109-107.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+6.5)
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Questionable
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Questionable
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hand – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Knee – Probable
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Dario Saric – Illness – Out
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
- Moses Moody – Calf – Out
