At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (18-30, 13th in the Western Conference) will host the Golden State Warriors (20-24, 12th in the Western Conference) in a Western Conference NBA matchup. The Grizzlies are currently on a three-game losing streak and are 6.5-point underdogs (+218) against the Warriors (-270). The over/under line is set at 223 points.
This game will be played at the FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on NBCS.
Here is a look at some Warriors vs Grizzlies Odds that should help you make winning NBA picks for this game.
Warriors vs Grizzlies Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies
- Today’s matchup features the Grizzlies, who are 18-30, taking on the Warriors, who are 20-24. The Warriors are favored by 6.5 and the game can be seen on NBCS.
Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Golden State Warriors Preview
In games against Western Conference opponents, the Warriors are 11-19 compared to 9-5 in non-conference games. This puts them in 12th place in the West, just behind Memphis who is in 11th.
Golden State has a 21-22 record against the spread this season, going 11-7 ATS on the road and 10-15 ATS at home. As the favorite, they are 9-17 ATS and have covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog.
On the road, the Warriors are 7-11 straight up and have an average scoring differential of +0.6 points per game. Today, they are favored by 6.5 points and have a 16-10 record as the favorite.
The Warriors’ O/U record for the season is 26-17-1, with an average over/under line of 231.7. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 237.3.
Golden State’s last game was a 119-107 win over the 76ers. They were favored by 1 point in that game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 233 points.
Warriors Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Golden State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 119 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Warriors have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Golden State posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
- Over their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
Golden State is one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in made threes per game and 9th in three-point shooting percentage. They are also 7th in scoring at 118.6 points per game.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.1% of their games. They have also outscored their own scoring average in each of their last four games.
When it comes to pace, Golden State is 10th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 18th in the NBA at 47%.
On the season, the Warriors are giving up 118.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA standings. In their last five games, they have been slightly better, allowing just 122.8 points per game, which is 24th in the league over that span.
Golden State’s defensive numbers are not great, as they are 17th in field goal percentage allowed (47.6%), 16th in three-point shooting percentage allowed (36.4%), and 29th in blocked shots per game (3.8).
One area where the Warriors have been solid defensively is on the glass, as they are 4th in rebounds per game and 10th in defensive rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
Memphis will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak today when they take on the Warriors. The Grizzlies are currently 13th in the Western Conference with an 18-30 record.
As the underdog, Memphis has gone 12-23 straight-up and 18-17 against the spread. Today, they are getting 6.5 points and have gone 5-8 ATS as the underdog.
In terms of their O/U record, Memphis is 19-28-1 for the season. The under has hit in their last three games and they have an average O/U line of 219.9 points compared to today’s line of 223.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 108-101. They were 8.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 215.5.
For the season, Memphis has gone 23-25 ATS and has covered the spread in their last four games. At home, they are 8-14 ATS compared to 15-11 on the road.
Grizzlies Trends
- Through their last ten home contests, the Grizzlies offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Memphis posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Memphis has an ATS mark of 5-0 while going 2-3 straight up.
- In their last three games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
The Grizzlies are one of the slowest-paced teams in the league, ranking 15th in pace at 98.7 possessions per game. They are 30th in scoring at 107.4 points per game and have been even worse at home, averaging just 104.5 points per game.
Memphis has struggled with their shooting this season, ranking 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. They have been one of the worst teams at getting to the free-throw line, averaging just 21.2 attempts per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 29th in three-point percentage at 34%. However, they are 5th in three-point attempts at 39.1 per game.
When it comes to defense, the Memphis Grizzlies have been solid this season, allowing 112.5 points per game (11th). Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 105.8 points per game (4th).
One area where Memphis has excelled is in protecting the rim, as they are 3rd in the league in blocked shots at 6.3 per contest. Overall, they are 12th in field goal percentage allowed (46.9%). In terms of three-point defense, they have given up 13.2 made threes per game (18th) on 37.9% shooting (18th).
When it comes to rebounding, the Grizzlies have struggled this season, ranking just 23rd in rebounds per game and 21st in defensive rebounds. So far, opponents have been able to score less than their season average 68.8% of the time vs. Memphis.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- Bet Now: Golden State Warriors -6.5
- BetOnline: Golden State Warriors -6.5
- Bet US: Golden State Warriors -6.5
- Bovada: Golden State Warriors -6.5
- MyBookie: Golden State Warriors -6.5
Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Golden State Warriors -6.5 -270 Over 223
- Memphis Grizzlies +6.5 +218 Under 223
Recommended Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +6.5
For a pick on the point-spread in this Warriors vs. Grizzlies matchup, our bet is to grab the Grizzlies at +6.5. Even though our projections have the Warriors winning 110-106, we see the Grizzlies as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223, and our model projects the Warriors and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 216 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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