Oklahoma City Thunder
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  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
Celtics Thunder 4 0 1 121 113.3 7.7 1-0 3-0 0-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Celtics Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
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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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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.

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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

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Thunder to cover the -8.5 spread along with Over 227. Add in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) to score Under 31.5 points.

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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.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

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.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most basketball contests. The betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

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
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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 3 33.9 73 18 24.3 6.0 1.7 5.0 1.0 1.0
Jalen Williams 3 32.8 70 16 23.3 5.3 1.3 5.7 0.7 2.0
Luguentz Dort 3 29.83 22 2 7.3 0.7 2.0 6.0 0.7 1.3

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5 35.46 94 12 18.8 2.4 2.2 5.8 0.4 0.6
Desmond Bane 5 34.76 90 21 18.0 4.2 2.6 6.6 0.6 1.2
Scotty Pippen Jr. 5 31.1 65 17 13.0 3.4 2.2 3.6 0.2 1.2

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

24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 114-108 Grizzlies
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 99-118 Thunder
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 80-131 Thunder
13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans
11 Apr NBA
Thunder 145-111 Jazz
09 Apr NBA
Thunder 125-112 Suns
08 Apr NBA
Lakers 120-136 Thunder
06 Apr NBA
Lakers 126-99 Thunder
04 Apr NBA
Thunder 111-125 Rockets
02 Apr NBA
Pistons 103-119 Thunder

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 114-108 Grizzlies
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 99-118 Thunder
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 80-131 Thunder
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Mavericks 106-120 Grizzlies
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 116-121 Warriors
13 Apr NBA
Mavericks 97-132 Grizzlies
11 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 109-117 Nuggets
10 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 141-125 Grizzlies
08 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 124-100 Hornets
05 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 109-103 Pistons

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 3 0 1 126 120.3 5.7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Knicks 2 1 0.667 110.3 107 3.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 2 1 0.667 122.7 118 4.7 1-0 1-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 1L
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets 2 1 0.667 132 118.3 13.7 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Heat 2 1 0.667 127.3 115.3 12 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Wizards 1 2 0.333 116.7 126.3 -9.6 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1L
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 4 0 1 121 113.3 7.7 1-0 3-0 0-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 3 1 0.75 126.5 124.3 2.2 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 1W
Clippers 2 1 0.667 117 112.7 4.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Kings 1 2 0.333 113.7 117 -3.3 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1-2 1L
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
76ers 3 0 1 126 120.3 5.7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Hornets 2 1 0.667 132 118.3 13.7 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Heat 2 1 0.667 127.3 115.3 12 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Knicks 2 1 0.667 110.3 107 3.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Bucks 2 1 0.667 122.7 118 4.7 1-0 1-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 1L
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Wizards 1 2 0.333 116.7 126.3 -9.6 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Thunder 4 0 1 121 113.3 7.7 1-0 3-0 0-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Warriors 3 1 0.75 126.5 124.3 2.2 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 1W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Clippers 2 1 0.667 117 112.7 4.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Kings 1 2 0.333 113.7 117 -3.3 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1-2 1L
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Thunder 4 0 1 121 113.3 7.7 1-0 3-0 0-0 2-0 4-0 4W
76ers 3 0 1 126 120.3 5.7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Warriors 3 1 0.75 126.5 124.3 2.2 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 1W
Hornets 2 1 0.667 132 118.3 13.7 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Clippers 2 1 0.667 117 112.7 4.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Heat 2 1 0.667 127.3 115.3 12 1-0 1-1 0-1 1-1 2-1 2W
Bucks 2 1 0.667 122.7 118 4.7 1-0 1-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 1L
Knicks 2 1 0.667 110.3 107 3.3 2-0 0-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Kings 1 2 0.333 113.7 117 -3.3 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1-2 1L
Wizards 1 2 0.333 116.7 126.3 -9.6 0-1 1-1 0-1 0-2 1-2 1L
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
  • 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