Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction 3-16-24 Picks

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies meet Saturday in NBA action at the FedExForum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in terrific form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be aiming to stay hot after beating the Mavericks in a 126-119 win on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 31 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jalen Williams added 27 points with five assists while Josh Giddey chipped in with 18 points and five assists. As a team, the Thunder shot 52 percent from the field and 16 of 39 from the 3-point line as they traded shots with the Mavericks in a tightly contested first half, before they used a pivotal 12-2 run in the fourth quarter to pull away and earn the gritty win at home despite almost no support from their bench players who combined for just 27 points. The Thunder will play against the Jazz after this game.

Memphis Grizzlies

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been struggling for form as they’ve lost eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting routed by the Hornets in a 110-98 loss on Wednesday. GG Jackson led the team with 26 points on eight of 17 shooting, Luke Kennard added 17 points while Trey Jemison chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 42 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled right from the start, scoring just 19 points in the first quarter to take an early 18-point lead which was more than enough to hold off the depleted Grizzlies who cut the lead to just eight points early in the fourth quarter.

Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts

• The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Thunder and Grizzlies.
• Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight home games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Facts

• The Thunder have won seven of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Grizzlies.
• Each of the Thunder’s last five games as favorites against the Grizzlies have gone UNDER the total points line.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

The Thunder are at full strength once again as they don’t have a single player listed on the injury report, while the Grizzlies are still missing almost their entire squad and continue to rely on role players like GG Jackson and Luke Kennard. The Thunder are obviously favorites coming into this one, they’ve quietly been one of the hottest teams in the league and they have all their players healthy and playing well which is something you definitely can’t say about the severely depleted Grizzlies. The line is hefty, but I think the Thunder roll in this one and cover the spread with ease.