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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Predictions

January 9 08:00 PM (Final)
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Oklahoma City Thunder
 117 116
Memphis Grizzlies
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MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Thunder and Grizzlies have developed a unique rivalry over the years, with both teams embodying contrasting playing styles. Historically, Oklahoma City has leaned towards a fast-paced offense, while Memphis has built its identity around tough defense and grit. When these two meet, the Thunder often look to exploit their speed, while the Grizzlies aim to control the tempo and physicality. In their head-to-head matchups, Memphis has had a slight edge, especially at home, where the Grizzlies’ defensive schemes can stifle opposing offenses. This advantage is amplified by the physical nature of their play, which often leads to lower-scoring games. The series record reflects this dynamic, with Memphis frequently capitalizing on their home court. Travel distance also plays a role, as the Thunder often face a lengthy trip to Memphis, which can impact their performance. Given the historical trends, betting insights suggest that taking the Grizzlies at home could be a favorable angle, especially considering their defensive strengths and the Thunder’s struggles in this matchup.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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-5.5
Memphis Grizzlies
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+6.5
Final Score
117
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116
Confidence Level: 72.1%

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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES MONEYLINE

When the Thunder and Grizzlies clash, you see a classic battle of style. Oklahoma City tends to lean on their perimeter shooting and fast pace, while Memphis thrives on physicality and a grind-it-out approach. Historically, the Grizzlies have held a slight edge at home, making their court a tough place for the Thunder, but the betting lines often reflect that familiarity and the contrasting identities, leading to some interesting movement over the years.See Game Picks

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES POINT SPREAD

When the Thunder and Grizzlies face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles that often plays out in the point spread. Oklahoma City tends to push the pace with a perimeter-oriented game, while Memphis leans into a gritty, physical approach that can slow things down. Historically, the Grizzlies have held an edge at home, making it tough for the Thunder to cover, especially given the divisional familiarity that often tightens these matchups. The Thunder’s ability to stretch the floor can create mismatches, but the Grizzlies’ defense is built to handle that pressure, leading to some tight spreads over the years.See Game Picks

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES OVER/UNDER

When the Thunder and Grizzlies face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles that can really dictate the total. Historically, the Grizzlies’ grind-it-out approach tends to keep scores lower, especially at home, where they control the pace and make it tough for teams to run. On the flip side, when Oklahoma City gets rolling, they can push the tempo, leading to higher totals. Overall, the Thunder vs Grizzlies history shows a tendency for unders, particularly in Memphis, where the Grizzlies’ physical play can stifle scoring.See Game Picks

TRENDS

OKC Logo  OKC MEM Logo  MEM
59-18
All
24-56
30-8
Home
14-26
29-10
Away
10-30
58-15
as Fav
13-8
1-3
as Dog
11-48
39-37
ATS
37-43
19-19
ATS Home
19-21
20-18
ATS Away
18-22
40-37
O/U
40-39
18-20
O/U Home
22-17
22-17
O/U Away
18-22
RESULT
LOSE 111-103
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/30
SPREAD
-3.5
O/U
o211.5
RESULT
LOSE 91-118
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/28
SPREAD
+3.0
O/U
u218.5
RESULT
WIN 114-127
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/26
SPREAD
-5.5
O/U
o215.5
RESULT
LOSE 82-103
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/24
SPREAD
+1.5
O/U
u219.5
RESULT
WIN 123-108
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/22
SPREAD
+1.0
O/U
o215.5
RESULT
LOSE 101-132
OPPONENT
Rockets logo HOU Houston Rockets
DATE
04/12
SPREAD
+13.5
O/U
o225.0
RESULT
LOSE 101-147
OPPONENT
Jazz logo UTA Utah Jazz
DATE
04/10
SPREAD
+4.0
O/U
o246.5
RESULT
LOSE 119-136
OPPONENT
Nuggets logo DEN Denver Nuggets
DATE
04/08
SPREAD
+21.5
O/U
o245.5
RESULT
LOSE 142-126
OPPONENT
Cavaliers logo CLE Cleveland Cavaliers
DATE
04/06
SPREAD
+13.5
O/U
o238.0
RESULT
LOSE 115-131
OPPONENT
Bucks logo MIL Milwaukee Bucks
DATE
04/05
SPREAD
+5.5
O/U
o226.0
WHO WON
Thunder logo OKC
RESULT
97-116
DATE
12/18
WHO WON
Thunder logo OKC
RESULT
93-124
DATE
03/10
WHO WON
Thunder logo OKC
RESULT
118-112
DATE
03/16
WHO WON
Thunder logo OKC
RESULT
106-130
DATE
12/29
WHO WON
Thunder logo OKC
RESULT
125-112
DATE
02/08

BOX SCORE: NBA TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

OKC Logo OKC MEM Logo MEM
117.00
Points per Game
116.00
48.40
Field Goal Percentage
45.60
57.20
2-Point Field Goal Percentage
53.60
36.50
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
35.30
81.70
Free Throw Percentage
79.30
10.00
Offensive Rebounds
15.00
26.00
Defensive Rebounds
37.00
24.00
Assists per Game
35.00
8.00
Blocked Shots
4.00
6.00
Turnovers
17.00
STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
J. McCain PG
41.20
10.00
1.87
1.00
J. Gortman PG
50.00
9.75
1.75
2.00
P. Sandfort PG
50.00
8.75
2.50
0.00
A. Mitchell PG
46.00
23.00
3.00
6.00
A. Wiggins SG
36.00
16.00
7.00
1.00
A. Caruso SG
47.80
7.00
3.00
2.00
I. Joe SG
41.80
3.00
1.00
0.00
B. Boeheim SG
33.30
1.50
0.00
0.00
B. Barnhizer SG
38.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
S. Gilgeous-Alexander PG
46.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
N. Topić PG
33.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
C. Wallace PG
47.90
0.00
0.00
0.00
A. Ducas SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Z. Austin PF
35.30
5.50
2.00
0.00
J. Williams SF
51.80
26.00
5.00
10.00
L. Dort SF
36.60
13.00
6.00
4.00
K. Williams PF
38.70
21.00
8.00
0.00
J. Williams PF
40.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
T. Sorber PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
B. Carlson C
52.70
5.00
1.00
0.00
I. Hartenstein C
63.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
C. Holmgren C
56.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
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STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
W. Clayton Jr. PG
38.40
7.80
2.01
4.04
R. Rupert SG
39.30
5.19
2.94
1.06
D. Rose PG
46.10
7.96
1.88
3.25
A. Bal SG
41.20
10.38
3.13
2.38
D. Jarreau SG
39.80
8.00
4.64
3.27
L. Williamson PG
33.30
10.43
5.43
2.57
D. Whitehead SG
39.80
16.33
4.00
1.50
C. Spencer SG
47.30
7.00
4.00
11.00
C. Coward SG
47.10
13.00
9.00
4.00
K. Caldwell-Pope SG
41.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
N. Hinton SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
T. Jerome PG
47.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Morant PG
41.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
S. Pippen Jr. PG
44.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Small SG
46.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
C. Brown Jr. SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
T. Hendricks PF
45.90
7.42
3.75
0.93
T. Burton SF
37.50
10.75
4.17
1.00
T. Okani SF
35.70
10.00
3.50
1.00
M. Hurt PF
35.30
4.00
2.00
0.50
T. Gibson PF
46.20
3.40
2.70
0.60
S. Aldama PF
47.90
15.00
7.00
7.00
J. Wells SF
43.10
10.00
4.00
3.00
G. Jackson II PF
49.60
18.00
2.00
0.00
B. Key SF
37.50
8.00
6.00
1.00
B. Clarke PF
33.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Mashack SF
39.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
O. Prosper PF
54.90
0.00
0.00
0.00
G. Niang SF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
L. Lovering C
60.00
7.00
7.50
1.50
Z. Edey C
63.30
0.00
0.00
0.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
Derrick Rose
POS
PG
STATUS
Doubtful
INJURY
Hamstring
Notes
Rose is dealing with a left hamstring strain and is unlikely to take the court for the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Georges Niang
POS
SF
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Foot
Notes
Niang is dealing with a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot and will not take the court for the Grizzlies. There is no timetable set for his return.
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