Golden State Warriors looked like a team barely deserving to be in the playoffs in Game 5. The Warriors turned in a listless performance on the road, getting bludgeoned by 39 points by Memphis Grizzlies, which was able to extend its season by one more game. Let’s check the Warriors at Grizzlies Betting Analysis below.
When it comes to how to bet on NBA, the difficult part will be determining how to parse through the last performance for both teams.
The Grizzlies have shown during this postseason that they play well enough without star guard Ja Morant to compete. The difficult part for the franchise will be trying to earn a Game 7 by defeating Golden State on the road. The Warriors haven’t stumbled at home yet this series, protecting home court in Games 3 and 4 of this season.
Golden State won’t another performance like it had in Game 4, where the Warriors needed a big fourth-quarter comeback to steal the win.
Last game records
Memphis beat Golden State 134-95 during Game 5 on May 11 in Memphis. The Warriors lead the series 3-2.
Matchup information
Warriors at Grizzlies Betting Analysis
Memphis Betting Analysis
The Grizzlies were relentless on the glass in Game 5. Memphis held a 55-37 edge in rebounding and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. Being able to create so many extra opportunities on offense made life much easier for the Grizzlies.
Memphis shared the ball well and ended up with assists on 37 of its 47 made field goals. Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Tyus Jones all ended up finishing with a team-high 21 points.
However, the Grizzlies got a lot of scoring beyond the top guys they had left. Betting stats NBA show, Memphis had seven players finish in double figures scoring.
Golden State Betting Analysis
Golden State played without coach Steve Kerr in Game 5. He was out due to COVID protocols. While the loss of their coach hurt, it would be difficult to attribute the Warriors’ surprising loss to anything but poor effort.
Golden State was only able to get to the free-throw line 13 times. The Warriors also were outscored in the paint 50-36. Golden State’s typically excellent 3-point shooting was middling, as the Warriors shot 35.9 percent (14-of-39) from the perimeter.
Steph Curry, who is averaging 26.7 points per game this postseason, was limited to 14 points in 25 minutes. Klay Thompson led the team with 19 points. Jonathan Kuminga scored 17. Golden State didn’t put much value into protecting the basketball, giving the ball away 22 times.
Updates
Killian Tillie and Santi Aldama will both miss Game 6 for Memphis. Golden State forward Otto Porter Jr. is questionable for Game 6. Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 6 with a neck injury.
- Memphis is 59-33-1 against the spread.
- Golden State is 45-43-4 against the spread.
- The over has gone 42-48-2 in the Warriors’ games this season.
- The over has gone 47-42-4 in the Grizzlies’ games this season.
- Memphis is 37-23-1 against the spread following a win.
- Golden State is 16-15 against the spread following a loss.
Warriors at Grizzlies Betting Preview
NBA betting odds have the Warriors as an 8-point favorite. Golden State is –360 on the moneyline, while the Grizzlies are +280. Anyone looking to make NBA picks can also bet on the over/under, which is set at 217.5 points.
GWarriors at Grizzlies Betting Prediction
Memphis has shown how tough it is during the previous two games. The Grizzlies have dug in on defense and made life difficult on Golden State. While the Warriors waved the white flag in Game 5 and didn’t play their stars big minutes, there was plenty to be concerned about.
Even in Game 4, Golden State needed a big comeback to steal a three-point victory from the higher-seeded Grizzlies on home court. If Memphis can continue to play strong defense and outhustle the Warriors, there may be a chance to force a Game 7.
While that may be unlikely due to Ja Morant’s absence, expect Memphis to give Golden State all it can handle. While the Warriors will close this series out, expect the Grizzlies to keep it close.
How to bet Warriors at Grizzlies
Visit your favorite bookmaker, navigate to the NBA section and find the correct match page. Bet Memphis -8!
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