Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-1215) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+735) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 15 points, and the over/under line is set at 219.5.
Oklahoma City is currently riding a two-game win streak and holds the top spot in the Western Conference with a record of 44-19. On the other side, Memphis is 13th in the West with a record of 22-42.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Grizzlies and Thunder did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Thunder have the leg up at 3-0. The Thunder also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 217 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Across their five previous home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 118 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Memphis posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Memphis is 26-22 ATS as the underdog this season and has failed to cover the spread in their last six games as the favorite. As the underdog, their ATS record on the road is 19-13, and they are 16-32 as the underdog straight up.
On the road, the Grizzlies are 15-17 this season and have won their last two games on the road. Their ATS record on the road is 19-13, compared to 12-20 at home.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Hawks by a score of 99-92. The O/U line for that game was 215 points, and Memphis was getting 3.5 points as the underdog.
This season, Memphis has an O/U record of 29-34-1, and their games have averaged 218.3 points per game. In their last 38 games, the O/U line has been higher than today’s line of 219.5.
In the Western Conference standings, the Grizzlies are in 13th place with a record of 22-42. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 13-28 and 7-7 against other teams in the Southwest Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are 30th in the NBA with just 106 points per game. However, on the road, they have averaged 108.9 points per game (26th).
Memphis is 30th in field goal percentage at 43% and has made just 50% of their two-point attempts (29th). They are also 30th in three-point shooting at 34%.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have attempted the 5th most three-pointers per game (38.4) but are just 29th in assists (24.8).
So far, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 9th in the league at 112.3 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 14.2 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.3 blocked shots each game.
Today, the Thunder will look to extend their winning streak to three games as they host the Grizzlies. Oklahoma City is currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 44-19.
In their most recent game, the Thunder defeated the Heat by a score of 107-100. The O/U line for that game was 226.5, and OKC was favored by 8.5 points.
This season, the Thunder have an average scoring differential of +11.6 points per game at home. Against the spread, they are 21-10 at home and have won eight straight games straight up at home.
Oklahoma City has been favored in 47 of their 63 games this season and have a record of 35-12 in those games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 28-19, but they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games.
The average O/U line in Thunder games this season is 233.8 points, which is higher than today’s line of 219.5. Their games have averaged a combined 234 points, and their O/U record for the season is 34-28-1.
At home this season, the Thunder are averaging 123.1 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in scoring at 120.8 points per game.
Oklahoma City has been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage. They are also 1st in three-point shooting percentage at 39%.
When it comes to pace, the Thunder are 12th in the NBA at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 12th at 26.8 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder’s defense is giving up an average of 113.2 points per contest. Most recently, the Thunder’s defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 100 points to the Heat.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Thunder to win this one with a projected score of 115-96.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- The Thunder should also cover at -15
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Questionable
- Yuta Watanabe – Wrist – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Ankle – Doubtful
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Back – Out
- Jordan Goodwin – Achilles – Doubtful
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Lower Back – Out
- GG Jackson II – Left Knee – Questionable
