Golden State Warriors (20-24) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29)
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies +5.5; Over/Under: +225.5
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We conclude our NBA prop picks for Friday, February 2, with the Warriors vs Grizzlies Player Prop Bets. The Golden State Warriors visit Nashville hoping to avoid the third road loss in a row, while the Memphis Grizzlies look to avoid the third straight defeat.
Warriors vs Grizzlies Player Prop Bets – Jaren Jackson Jr. Over 2.5 Steals and Blocks (+100)
Jaren Jackson Jr. impressed defensively in the last game against the Cavaliers. He had three blocks and a steal, exactly what I expected from him, and thanks to JJJ, I made a nice profit. I am going with the same bet once again, especially considering how Jackson Jr. played the last time he met the Warriors.
Namely, in that H2H two weeks ago, JJJ registered four steals and one rejection in 33 minutes on the floor. Memphis is dead last when it comes to offense this season, but the Grizzlies still play solid defense, and Jackson Jr. is the biggest reason for it.
He averages 1.0 spg and 1.6 bpg, while in 14 career games against Golden State, Jackson Jr. averaged 2.9 steals and blocks combined. Given the Warriors attempt 90.9 field goals per contest, I expect to see at least a block or two from JJJ. He should also contribute with a steal, something he managed to do in six of the previous even games.
Klay Thompson Under 3.5 Threes Made (+100)
Even though it’s been an up-and-down season for Klay Thompson, he is still an important offensive player for the Warriors. Klay is the team’s second scorer with 17.6 ppg on average, the lowest since the 2012-13 campaign.
Thompson also averages a career-low 38.5% from beyond the arc, which is one of the biggest reasons I am going with this bet. He did make 13 threes in the last three games he played (missed the previous one against Philadelphia), but now against the Grizzlies, it won’t be easy for Thompson.
Klay had just nine points and scored one three-pointer in 34 minutes two weeks ago against Memphis. The Grizzlies know how to stop him; in fact, they are playing excellent defense against shooting guards this year. Memphis allows 20.6 ppg and 2.94 threes per contest to SGs. I don’t think Klay will make more than three shots from downtown. In 35 career games against the Grizzlies, Thompson averaged 2.7 threes per game.
We hope the Warriors vs Grizzlies Player Prop Bets will help you to make a solid profit on Friday, February 3. If you want more NBA prop picks, take a look at the Suns vs Hawks Player Prop Bets.
