Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder (-414) are favored by 9.5 points over the Grizzlies (+319). The over/under line for the game is set at 219.5 points.
Memphis (23-44) is 13th in the Western Conference, while Oklahoma City (46-20) is second. The game will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on BSSE.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Thunder have faced off vs. the Grizzlies as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. Looking back at the last three times the Thunder took on the Grizzlies as the betting favorite, they have gone a perfect 3-0 vs. the spread on an average scoring differential of 22.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
In their last game, the Thunder defeated the Mavericks by a score of 126-119. The O/U line for that game was 233.5 points.
Oklahoma City has an O/U record of 35-30-1 this season, and their games have averaged 233.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 219.5.
When favored this season, the Thunder have a record of 37-13 and are 29-21 ATS. As the favorite, they have gone 40-26 ATS this season, with an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game.
On the road, the Thunder are 19-13 straight-up and 18-14 ATS. Their ATS record for the season is 40-26, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.
Oklahoma City is currently 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 46-20. Against Western Conference teams, they are 29-15 compared to 17-5 in non-conference games.
Heading into their game against the Grizzlies, the Thunder are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league, averaging 120.8 points per game (3rd). This season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.7% of their games.
When playing on the road, Oklahoma City is averaging 118.6 points per game (3rd). Overall, they have the 12th fastest pace in the league at 99.6 possessions per game.
So far, the Thunder have been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA, connecting on 39% of their attempts (1st). In terms of field goal percentage, they are 2nd in the league at 50%.
Currently, the Thunder’s defense holds the 13th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.1 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Mavericks, the Thunder’s defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 119 points.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Hornets by a score of 110-98. As 2.5-point underdogs, they did not cover the spread. The O/U line for the game was 202.5, and the teams combined for 208 points, going over the line.
Memphis has an average over/under line of 221.6 points in their games this season. Today’s line is set at 219.5, and 39 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that. The team’s over/under record for the season is 30-36-1.
The Grizzlies are 17-34 as underdogs this season and have been the underdog in 51 of their 67 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 27-24, and they have an average scoring differential of -7.7 points per game.
Looking at the Western Conference standings, Memphis is currently in 13th place with a record of 23-44. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 13-29 compared to 10-15 against the East.
At home, the Grizzlies are 8-26 straight-up and 13-21 against the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 7.4 points per game at home. On the road, their ATS record is 19-14, and their straight-up record is 15-18.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are one of the worst teams in the league this season. They are currently 30th in points per game at 105.7. At home, they are averaging just 103.1 points per game.
So far, Memphis has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 20.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 30th in the league at 43%. They are also 29th in two-point field goal percentage at 50%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 12th in made threes per game at 13.3. However, they are just 30th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
On defense, the Grizzlies come into the game ranked 9th in the league in points allowed at 112.2 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 110.3 points per contest (4th). Memphis’ defense is currently forcing 14.4 turnovers per game, which is 27th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 3rd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.3 rejections per game.
Looking at our projections, the Thunder are expected to take down the Grizzlies by a score of 115-105.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- The Thunder should also cover at -9.5
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Questionable
- Yuta Watanabe – Wrist – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Questionable
- Lamar Stevens – Adductor – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Elbow – Questionable
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Shin – Questionable
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Doubtful
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
