Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

Read our Grizzlies vs Thunder prediction for this NBA regular season game in Oklahoma City. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Grizzlies come in at 22-10.
  • Memphis has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (5th).
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 132-124 win vs. the Thunder.
  • The Thunder play host to the Grizzlies with a 25-5 record.
  • Defensively, Oklahoma City are giving up 103.2 points per game.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 106-94 win vs. the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Thunder Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Thunder (-251) will host the Grizzlies (+207) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.

Memphis comes into this game on a two-game win streak and is 22-10 on the season. They are currently second in the Western Conference and first in the Southwest Division.

Grizzlies vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 29th
  • Betting Odds OKC -7, MEM +207 | OKC -251 O/U 229.5

Grizzlies Preview: Will the Grizzlies Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Memphis improved to 22-10 this season with a 132-124 win over the Pelicans on Friday. The Grizzlies were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread, winning by eight. The game’s total of 256 points exceeded the O/U line of 238.5 by 17.5 points.

A key moment came when Memphis went on a 10-0 run, turning a 65-59 deficit into a 69-65 lead. They then outscored the Pelicans 42-36 in the 2nd quarter and 30-27 in the 3rd, taking a 104-88 lead into the 4th. New Orleans made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Memphis 36-28, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 33 points and 5 rebounds in their win over the Pelicans, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate. Ja Morant added 25 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and making 3 of 4 from deep.

Memphis connected on 17 threes, shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc and 47.2% overall. Jackson scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Morant added 15 in the 2nd.

Despite giving up 124 points, the Grizzlies’ defense held the Pelicans to just 11 threes on 28% shooting from beyond the arc. Memphis allowed 25 points in the 1st and 27 in the 3rd but struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 points in each.

Memphis sent New Orleans to the line 29 times, where they made 27 free throws. The Grizzlies finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 12 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Thunder Preview: Can Oklahoma City Lock in a Home Win?

The Grizzlies improved to 22-10 on the season with a 132-124 road win over the Pelicans on Friday. Memphis, favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread, while the teams combined for 256 points, exceeding the O/U line of 238.5 by 17.5 points.

A key 10-0 run helped Memphis take control, turning a 65-59 deficit into a 69-65 lead. They built a 104-88 lead after three quarters before New Orleans outscored them 36-28 in the 4th.

In the Thunder's 106-94 win over the Hornets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 22 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Jalen Williams added 20 points despite shooting just 38.1%, while Aaron Wiggins contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% clip.

As a team, the Thunder struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 26.3% rate, though they shot 47.7% overall. Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams each scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Wiggins put up 10 points in the opening period.

The Thunder's defense was locked in on Saturday, holding the Hornets to just 94 points on 36% shooting. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 2nd, before allowing 28 in the 3rd. However, they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 20 points to secure the win.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the Hornets to 11 made threes on 32% shooting. They also controlled the boards, grabbing 40 defensive rebounds while allowing just 8 offensive boards. Defensively, they recorded 9 steals and 1 block.

Grizzlies vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Memphis has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 123 points per game.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
  • Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-2-1.

Grizzlies vs Thunder Prediction

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