Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-487) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+364) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 217.
Golden State is currently favored by 10 points over Memphis. The Grizzlies are currently on a 3-game losing streak and are 13th in the Western Conference. The Warriors are 10th in the West and have a record of 35-32.
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Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Grizzlies are averaging 116 points per game, compared to the Warriors at 115. These figures have led to Memphis posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 118 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Memphis has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have lost three straight games against the spread and have gone 29-24 ATS as the underdog this season. On average, they have been outscored by 7.7 points per game as the underdog.
Memphis has gone 32-36-1 on the over/under this season, and the over has hit in each of their last three games. This year, their games have averaged 218.3 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 217.
Memphis lost their most recent game to the Kings by a score of 121-111. They were 11.5-point underdogs in that game and have now gone 2-0 ATS in their last two games. The O/U line for that game was 220 points.
In the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are currently in 13th place with a record of 23-46. Against the Western Conference, they are 13-31 and 7-7 against other teams in the Southwest Division. On the road, the Grizzlies are 15-19 compared to 8-27 at home.
The Grizzlies are one of the worst scoring teams in the NBA this season, averaging just 105.9 points per game. They are last in the league in scoring, both at home (103.3) and on the road (108.5).
Memphis has been below the NBA scoring average in 79.7% of their games this season. However, they have outscored their average in their last two games. Overall, they are 30th in field goal percentage and 29th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 10th in made threes but last in three-point shooting percentage. They are also 30th in two-point field goal percentage. In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th in the league.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 44.9% of their games. Currently, they are 10th in the NBA at 112.4 points per game allowed. The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.
Golden State is 36-30 against the spread this season, including a 14-20 ATS record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. As the favorite, the Warriors are 21-22 ATS this season.
Their O/U record for the season is 33-33-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 217 is lower than their season average of 235.1 points per game.
The Warriors are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 35-32. In the Western Conference, they are 18-23 and 6-9 against other Pacific Division teams.
Golden State’s last game was a 119-112 loss to the Knicks. The O/U line for that game was 211.5, and the Warriors were favored by 6.5 points going into the game.
At home this season, the Warriors are averaging 117.6 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in scoring at 118.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Golden State is 7th in the league at 100 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Warriors are 2nd in the NBA with an average of 14.8 made threes per game. They are also 7th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. From two-point range, Golden State is 18th in shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the league average in 59.7% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 5th in the NBA with an average of 29 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, Golden State is 4th in the league.
So far, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 19th in the league at 116.8 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Warriors are causing 13.8 turnovers per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 27th in rejections, averaging 4.3 blocked shots each game.
With a 10-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Warriors to secure a 109-101 victory.
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+10)
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Back – Questionable
- Moses Moody – Knee – Questionable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Personal – Out
- Yuta Watanabe – Wrist – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Lamar Stevens – Adductor – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Elbow – Questionable
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Shin – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Doubtful
