Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 02/02/2024, 05:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 02/02/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Golden State Warriors at the FedEx Forum in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 18-30 and 13th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 20-24 and one spot above their opponents in the Conference standings. 

The Golden State Warriors have been grappling with a challenging stretch, losing four of their last six games overall. However, they will look to build on a 119-107 victory over the shorthanded 76ers on Tuesday. Stephen Curry led the charge with an impressive performance, contributing 37 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Jonathan Kuminga added 26 points on 11 of 19 shooting. The Warriors currently stand as the seventh-ranked scoring team in the NBA, averaging 118.6 points per game, while the Grizzlies hold the 10th spot in points allowed per game (112.5) in the league. Golden State shoots 47.1 percent from the field (18th), including 37.6 percent from beyond the arc (10th). Defensively, the Warriors surrender 118.8 points per game (22nd), and their opponents shoot 47.5 percent (17th). Golden State will be without Moses Moody, Chris Paul, and Gary Payton II, while Klay Thompson is listed as day-to-day with the flu.

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have faced a recent downturn, aiming to break a three-game losing streak after a 108-101 loss to the Cavaliers. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Santi Aldama contributed 18 points with nine rebounds. Memphis currently ranks as the lowest-scoring NBA team, averaging 107.4 points per game, while the Golden State squad holds the 22nd spot defensively, allowing 118.8 points per game. The Grizzlies struggle with shooting efficiency, with a 43.9 percent success rate (30th), including 34.6 percent from beyond the arc (28th). Defensively, Memphis gives up 112.6 points per game (12th), and their opponents shoot 46.8 percent (13th). The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant, Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Derrick Rose, and Ziaire Williams.