Oklahoma City Thunder (50-11) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (38-23)
March 5, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies +7.5; Over/Under: 249.5
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Wednesday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Thunder Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 13 of their last 15 games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after beating the Rockets in a 137-128 home win on Monday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 51 points and seven assists on 18 of 30 shooting, Jalen Williams added 24 points while Chet Holmgren chipped in with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. As a team, the Thunder shot 49 percent from the field and 17 of 37 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running. The Thunder exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 18 points before they eased off and allowed the Rockets to cut the margin to single digits at the end. The Thunder will face the Trail Blazers following this one.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a real funk. They’ve lost six of their last eight games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after falling painfully short to the Hawks in a 132-130 home defeat on Monday. Desmond Bane led the team with a triple-double of 35 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Luke Kennard scored 17 points with seven assists while Zach Edey and Vince Williams chipped in with 15 points apiece. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in control when they exploded for 42 points in the third quarter to lead by 13 points. But they never put away the Hawks and got burned as the Hawks’ Caris LeVert drained the game-winning layup at the buzzer the snatch the game away in a heartbreaking finish. The Grizzlies will take on the Mavericks after this game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last four games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Thunder have lost three of their last four road games following a home win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Wednesday road games.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last seven games against the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have lost 18 of their last 19 games as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last seven games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last eight Wednesday games has gone OVER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Thunder Prediction
The Thunder are still missing Alex Caruso, and they have Isaiah Joe listed as questionable, while the Grizzlies are still missing Jaren Jackson Jr, and they have John Konchar, Scotty Pippen Jr, and Santi Aldama all listed as questionable. The Grizzlies will be eager to get back on the court and grab a win to get the bitter taste of Monday’s defeat from their mouths. However, they are banged up at the moment, with plenty of players under an injury cloud. With that being said, the Thunder has been the more consistent team, and they have been relatively healthy, so I will back the Thunder to get the win and cover at the reasonable line in this spot.
