The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the Paycom Center to battle the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Here’s a Thunder vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Thunder vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in great form as they’ve won nine of their last 13 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting bounced by the lowly Wizards in a 130-122 loss on Saturday. Santi Aldama led the team with 37 points and 10 rebounds on 15 of 23 shooting off the bench, Jaren Jackson Jr added 22 points while Cam Spencer tallied 19 points with 11 assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 45 percent from the field and 16 of 44 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 38 points in the second quarter to open up a 20-point lead. However, they allowed the Wizards to hang around, which cost them in the second half where they got outscored by 77-54 to suffer their worst defeat of the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been the benchmark of the league since opening night but for the first time this season they have started to cool off with two defeats in their last three outings. In Friday’s 112-107 loss to the Timberwolves, the Thunder got off to a quick start and took an early 12-point lead, but they scored just 18 points in the second quarter to lose momentum following the ejection of the Timberwolves’ head coach. The second half remained closely contested, but the Thunder were always a step behind after losing the lead early in the fourth quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 35 points and seven assists, Jalen Williams scored 17 points while Ajay Mitchell chipped in with 14 points off the bench.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 42 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 12 games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between the Grizzlies and Thunder have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games at Paycom Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Thunder vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing a bunch of players including Ja Morant, Javon Small, Zach Edey, Ty Jerome and Brandon Clarke, while the Thunder have ruled out Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso both listed as questionable. The Thunder were always going to be heavy favorites at home despite the injury cloud hanging over them, as they are just deadly following a loss. The Grizzlies have quietly been playing some of their best basketball lately despite missing so many players, but their confidence took a real gut shot after dropping a winnable game to the Wizards in their last outing. I don’t have the Grizzlies pulling off the upset or anything crazy like that, but they’ve been playing good basketball lately, and I think they can keep the final margin respectable.