Golden State Warriors (14-11) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-9)
December 19, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5; Over/Under: +234.5
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The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies meet Thursday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Rockets and Mavericks, and they play the Timberwolves, Pacers, and Lakers next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 113.2 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.8 points and 6.5 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 17.2 points and 2.4 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.3 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Nets, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Hawks, Clippers, and Raptors next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 122.7 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 22.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.8 points and 1.3 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Warriors’ last six games at FedExForum.
- The Grizzlies have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last seven Thursday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven games as favorites against the Warriors have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Warriors’ last six road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is the only qualified player in the league averaging at least 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Desmond Bane ranks 9th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.9) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Kevon Looney ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.6) this season.
- Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (44.9).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.2%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (25.7).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
I understand the Memphis Grizzlies are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home where they’re 12-3 SU, but the value is with the Warriors and free buckets. The Golden State Warriors are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and there’s a chance Dennis Schroder plays. The Warriors still get up for big games, and they’ve won 3 straight against the Grizzlies and 6 of the last 9 games overall. Give me the road dog in a game the Warriors could win outright.
