Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Grizzlies vs Warriors prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Francisco.

  • The Grizzlies hold a 23-12 record so far.
  • The Grizzlies are averaging 123.5 points per game so far.
  • The Grizzlies are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Warriors.
  • The Warriors possess a 17-16 record so far.
  • The Warriors are averaging 112.3 points per game so far.
  • The Warriors are coming off a 139-105 win vs. the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Warriors Prediction

At 8:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-138) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+117) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 234.5 and the Warriors are favored by 2.5 points.

The Grizzlies are 23-12 and currently sit in 2nd place in the Western Conference. The Warriors are 17-16 and 9th in the West.

Grizzlies vs. Warriors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors
  • Where: San Francisco at Chase Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds GS -2.5, MEM +117 | GS -138 O/U 234.5

Grizzlies Preview: Taking a Look at the Grizzlies Chances on the Road

The Grizzlies fell to 23-12 on the season after a 138-133 road loss to the Kings on Friday. Memphis entered the game as +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 271 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 242.5 by 28.5 points.

Memphis struggled early, allowing a 10-0 run that put them behind 49-32. They fought back, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters to cut the deficit to 102-100 going into the 4th. However, the Kings outscored the Grizzlies 36-33 in the final period to seal the win.

Jaylen Wells knocked down 8 threes at an 88.9% clip, finishing with 30 points in the Grizzlies' 138-133 loss to the Kings. He hit 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 11 of his 28 points in the 4th.

Memphis connected on 17 threes, shooting 45.9% from deep and 48.3% overall. Desmond Bane contributed 22 points, with 8 coming in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

The Grizzlies' defense struggled in a 138-133 loss to the Kings, particularly in the 1st quarter, where they gave up 46 points. They tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 24 points, but Sacramento still managed to score 36 in the 4th. Overall, the Kings shot 49% from the field.

Memphis had trouble defending the three, as the Kings hit 21 threes at a 44% clip. Sacramento also went 19/23 from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies recorded 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 4 blocks.

Warriors Preview: Can Golden State Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Grizzlies fell to 23-12 on the season after a 138-133 road loss to the Kings on Friday. Memphis entered the game as +3 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 271.5 easily surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 242.5.

Memphis found themselves in an early hole after the Kings went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 39-32 to 49-32. The Grizzlies fought back, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters to close the gap to 102-100 heading into the 4th, but Sacramento pulled away in the final period.

The Warriors put up 139 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 60.9% from the field and hitting 22 threes at a 56.4% clip. Stephen Curry led the way, knocking down 8 threes and finishing with 30 points and 10 assists, shooting 73.3% from the field.

Jonathan Kuminga added 20 points, while Draymond Green, Dennis Schröder, and Andrew Wiggins each contributed 15 points. Schröder scored 9 of his points in the opening quarter.

The Warriors put on a strong defensive performance, holding the 76ers to 105 points on 42% shooting. They limited Philadelphia to just 9 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc. Golden State's best defensive quarter came in the 1st, where they allowed only 19 points.

Golden State controlled the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds while collecting 38 defensive boards. They also contributed 5 steals and 8 blocked shots in the win.

Grizzlies vs Warriors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their three previous road games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 118 points per game.
  • Golden State has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 100 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • The last ten games that Memphis was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 5-5 straight up.
  • Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Warriors have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.

Grizzlies vs Warriors Prediction

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