Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to overcome a -4.5-point handicap as they play the Memphis Grizzlies without the reigning NBA MVP, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander.
Best Pick: The Thunder -5.5 points
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The Thunder escaped with a 129-125 overtime win against the relentless Utah Jazz on January 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 46 points on 14-for-26 shooting to lead the charge for OKC. Unfortunately, the MVP is expected to miss Friday’s ballgame vs. the Grizzlies because of an ankle sprain.
The Grizzlies plunged to their fifth loss in six games following a 98-117 blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns on January 7. Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 19 points, while Cam Spencer, Kentavious-Caldwell Pope, and Javon Small each scored 14 points. Memphis is again missing the service of its starting point guard, Ja Morant, who is nursing a calf injury.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Form
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0.78 | 82 | 64 | 18 |
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0.305 | 82 | 25 | 57 |
Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder Latest Matches
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Memphis Grizzlies against Oklahoma City Thunder : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Spencer
J. Jackson Jr.
J. Wells
A. Mitchell
A. Wiggins
L. Dort
Substitutes
K. Caldwell-Pope
J. Konchar
S. Aldama
G. Jackson II
B. Clarke
C. Youngblood
B. Barnhizer
A. Caruso
I. Joe
J. Williams
O. Dieng
Memphis Grizzlies - Oklahoma City Thunder Key Points
- Oklahoma City is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games against Memphis.
- Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games.
- Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games.
- Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home.
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Our Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Thunder return to form to beat the Grizzlies 125-116
Reasoning: The Thunder will surely miss Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and his 31.9 points per game production. However, I really believe OKC will still be hard to beat because of their depth. With their MVP sitting out, the Thunder still has capable scorers like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren to take the lead on offense. Moreover, OKC is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games against Memphis. The Grizzlies are also not in tip-top form to threaten even a Shai-less Thunder because of their 1-4 record in their last five game. Sure, they can pull off shockers from time to time, just like they did against the Spurs early this week. But again, the Grizz are the defending NBA champions. It would still take a hell of a game for them to take down the Thunder.
Our betting prediction for the OKC Thunder vs. the Memphis Grizzlies: The Thunder -5.5 points
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
