The Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Tuesday in the NBA playoffs Game 2 at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Thunder vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Thunder vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have no choice but to improve after losing game 1 by 51 points. The Grizzlies found themselves down 32 points at halftime and were outscored in all four quarters.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 80 points on 34.4 percent shooting and allowing 131 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Marvin Bagley III is averaging 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 17 points and 4 assists. Desmond Bane is grabbing 2 rebounds, and Jay Huff is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 17.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder look for another win to take a quick 2-0 series lead. The Thunder have lost three games since February 26. The Thunder have lost three home games since January 26.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 131 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 34.4 percent shooting. Aaron Wiggins is averaging 21 points and 2 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 20 points and 5 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 93.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 17.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 54 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 10 games against the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last 12 home games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Western Conference First Round games as underdogs.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won three of their last four playoff games as underdogs against the Thunder following a loss.
- The Thunder have lost six of their last seven Game 2s of a playoff series.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in four of their last five playoff games against the Thunder following a loss.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (32.7) this season.
- Isaiah Joe ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.3) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
- Scotty Pippen Jr. ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.
Thunder vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke, Jaylen Wells, and Zyon Pullin.
The Thunder will be without Ousmane Dieng and Nikola Topic.
Thunder vs Grizzlies Prediction
Double-digit lines in the NBA playoffs still aren’t my thing, but there’s no way you can back the Grizzlies with confidence after what you saw in game 1. Morant says the Grizzlies won’t play that bad again, but that doesn’t mean much. You won’t lose by 51 points again. Congrats? Next, you’ll lose by 37.
The Thunder are 10-0 SU and 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games against the Grizzlies. The Thunder are 56-24-4 ATS on the season, which makes them one of the safest bets in all of sports. The Thunder have also covered seven straight games as a double-digit favorite. I’d like to see the Grizzlies make this competitive, but there’s nothing that suggests that. I have no choice but to lay the points with the Thunder at home in game 2.