Oklahoma City Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Thunder Look Value for This Contest

No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, 32-8 Away) face No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies (48-34, 26-15 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at FedExForum. The Thunder lead the series 2-0.

It’s time to go for the Thunder against the spread, especially with a generous -8.5 line at odds of -112. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved against the Grizzlies.

Thunder on a Big Winning Run Against Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies locked horns on Tuesday night, with the Thunder winning 118-99 at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points for the Thunder, Jalen Williams bagged 24, while Chet Holmgren registered 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. totaled 26 points for the Grizzlies, Ja Morant scored 23, with Desmond Bane having 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been a succession of Thunder wins in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Grizzlies logo Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Thunder are averaging 124.4 points, 45.3 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 80.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.3 points and 44.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Williams is averaging 19.8 points, Isaiah Hartenstein 6.1 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8 assists, while Isaiah Joe averages 2.8 (42.4%) 3-pointers made.

Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

The Grizzlies have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.4 points, 47.7 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.2 points and 44.4 rebounds.

Desmond Bane is averaging 20.6 points and 2.8 (42.4%) 3-pointers made. Zach Edey has an average of 12.2 rebounds and Ja Morant 4.5 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Scotty Pippen Jr., Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, Desmond Bane.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Picks

Back Thunder against the spread, with a generous betting line of -8.5 that the favorites get the job done in this NBA showdown. There are odds of -112 that are currently on offer for this value pick.

A good deal of research goes into our NBA predictions. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Thunder vs Grizzlies stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in all of their last 5 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 6 consecutive games against Thunder.

Thunder -8.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 31.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) has averaged 27.43 points in the past 7 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -109 available.

Latest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Player Prop Odds


Chet Holmgren Over 16.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has racked up Over 16.5 points in 3 straight games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -108 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -8.5
Totals Over 227
Player Points Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 31.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 121 - 109 Grizzlies logo Grizzlies

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. The Thunder to claim a 121-109 victory is available at huge odds.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Thunder as Heavy Favorites

The Oklahoma City Thunder odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -455 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 82% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +360 about Memphis Grizzlies.

The current spread is 10 and the total points line is 229.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 229.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -110 that he goes Over 32.5 points and -120 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 32.5
-110
Under 32.5
-120
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 24.5
-125
Under 24.5
-108
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 21.5
-118
Under 21.5
-114
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Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)
Over 19.5
-127
Under 19.5
-106
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-141
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 6.5
+106
Under 6.5
-141
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+108
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Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Zach Edey (Grizzlies)
Over 9.5
-130
Under 9.5
-103
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 9.5
-108
Under 9.5
-122
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-143
Under 8.5
+108
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Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)
Over 5.5
-147
Under 5.5
+112
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 37 33.31 1182 236 31.9 6.4 2.0 4.5 0.7 1.4
Jalen Williams 20 29.68 338 109 16.9 5.5 1.0 5.0 0.4 1.4
Chet Holmgren 33 28.96 601 53 18.2 1.6 1.4 8.3 1.8 0.6

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaren Jackson Jr. 35 30.37 648 68 18.5 1.9 1.7 5.6 1.5 0.9
Ja Morant 18 28.34 342 136 19.0 7.6 0.9 3.2 0.2 1.0
Santi Aldama 37 27.81 516 109 13.9 2.9 1.6 6.7 0.7 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Nikola Topic
Injured
Ousmane Dieng
Injured

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Zyon Pullin
Injured
Jaylen Wells
Injured
Brandon Clarke
Injured

Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup
1 Scotty Pippen Jr.
12 Ja Morant
13 Jaren Jackson Jr.
14 Zach Edey
22 Desmond Bane
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
8 Jalen Williams
55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder
05 Jan NBA
Hornets 124-97 Thunder
04 Jan NBA
Thunder 105-108 Suns
02 Jan NBA
Thunder 131-94 Warriors
31 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 95-124 Thunder
29 Dec NBA
Hawks 129-140 Thunder
28 Dec NBA
76ers 104-129 Thunder
25 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-102 Thunder
23 Dec NBA
Thunder 110-130 Spurs
22 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 103-119 Thunder

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Suns 117-98 Grizzlies
06 Jan NBA
Spurs 105-106 Grizzlies
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
76ers 139-136 Grizzlies
28 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 112-116 Wizards
26 Dec NBA
Bucks 104-125 Grizzlies
23 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 137-128 Jazz
22 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 103-119 Thunder
20 Dec NBA
Wizards 130-122 Grizzlies

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 15 0.792 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 28-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 12W
Spurs 54 18 0.75 119.2 111.7 7.5 28-7 26-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 6W
Pistons 52 19 0.732 117.3 109.5 7.8 28-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 7-3 4W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 26 0.639 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 23-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1L
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Rockets 43 28 0.606 114.2 110.2 4 25-10 18-18 7-6 23-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 40 31 0.563 114.2 112.3 1.9 19-16 21-15 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 40 32 0.556 118.3 116.4 1.9 21-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 2W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
76ers 39 33 0.542 115.6 116.2 -0.6 20-17 19-16 9-7 22-23 5-5 1L
Magic 38 33 0.535 115.4 114.5 0.9 22-15 16-18 9-7 24-22 5-5 5L
Heat 38 34 0.528 120.2 117.5 2.7 23-14 15-20 7-7 22-20 5-5 5L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 36 36 0.5 113.8 112.8 1 20-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 36 37 0.493 115.3 117 -1.7 19-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1W
Warriors 34 38 0.472 115.1 114.9 0.2 19-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 2-8 1W
Bulls 29 42 0.408 116 120.3 -4.3 18-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 42 0.408 110.8 116.4 -5.6 16-19 13-23 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 47 0.338 115.3 119.1 -3.8 13-21 11-26 6-7 19-27 1-9 3L
Mavericks 23 49 0.319 113.8 119 -5.2 14-23 9-26 4-11 12-32 2-8 4L
Jazz 21 51 0.292 117.4 125.1 -7.7 13-24 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 2L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 55 0.236 106.3 115.8 -9.5 9-26 8-29 3-12 12-32 2-8 8L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 16 56 0.222 111.6 120.5 -8.9 10-25 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak