Memphis (57-23) hasn’t appeared to be out of sorts without having superstar Ja Morant to lean on. In fact, the Grizzlies have been just as feisty without their superstar forward, racking up four consecutive wins, including the first three of a four-game homestand. Memphis is going up against an undermanned Golden State team, which has lost five of its past six games.
Warriors star point guard Steph Curry has a sprained ligament in his left foot and won’t be evaluated again for a few weeks. Curry hasn’t played since Golden State’s 110-88 loss to Boston on March 16. The Warriors, who are four games behind Memphis for the second-place slot in the West, needs to worry about holding off Dallas, which has moved within two games of Golden State.
Each team would like to maintain their spots in the playoffs. NBA expert picks have shown Memphis is a heavy favorite of two teams that are near the top of the Western Conference standings.
Warriors at Grizzlies Stats
Warriors Stats
Injuries have been piling up throughout the season for Golden State. The Warriors lost center James Wiseman early in the season with a knee injury.
Golden State is also missing Andre Iguodala, who has a back injury, and Curry. Since Curry went out with his injury, Golden State’s defense has been playing well below its established level.
The Warriors, who rank fifth in the league in scoring defense by allowing 105.4 points per contest, have allowed 110.4 points per game during their recent ski. Golden State’s offense, which typically averages 111 points per game, has slid to 108.2 points per game. Jordan Poole, who is averaging 17.7 points per game this season, had been forced to pick up the scoring slack.
Poole has been averaging 26.8 points per game over the past five games, including a game-high 30 in a 118-104 win over Miami. Kevon Looney, who averages 7.6 rebounds per game, has been consistently pounding the glass for Golden State, pulling down a team-high 16 during the win over the Heat.
Grizzlies Stats
No Morant, no problem. At least with Desmond Bane’s performance recently, Memphis has a shooting guard that can carry the load.
Bane, who betting stats NBA show is 35th in the league by averaging 18.2 points per game, has averaged 24.3 points per game since Morant has been out, including a team-high 30 in a 133-103 victory over Indiana on March 24 at home.
The Grizzlies have been scoring at a blistering clip during their four-game winning streak. Memphis has been scoring 128.5 points per game. Based on the Grizzlies’ personnel, they are well equipped to light up the scoreboard. In addition to Morant and Bane, small forward Dillon Brooks (17.9 points per game) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (16.4) both averaged over 15 points per game scoring.
Memphis has won put up a bunch of points; the Grizzlies aren’t the most efficient offensive team. Memphis shoots 34.9 percent from the perimeter, which only ranks 20th in the league. Memphis also shoots 46.2 percent from the field, which is a middling 16th-best in the league.
While the Grizzlies’ offense will get most of the attention with the Grizzlies, the defense has been strong throughout the season as well. The Grizzlies have the eighth-best field goal percentage defense in the league, limiting teams to 45.2 percent shooting from the field. Memphis also holds teams to 109.3 points per game, which ranks 12th in the league.
Matchup Information
Warriors at Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Memphis is 49-26 against the spread.
- Golden State is 36-35-4 against the spread.
- The over’s record in Memphis’ games this season is 38-33-4.
- The over’s record in Golden State’s games this season is 33-40-2.
- The Grizzlies are 32-19 against the spread following a win.
- Golden State is 13-13 against the spread following a loss.
Who to bet Warriors at Grizzlies
NBA betting odds tonight show Memphis is a big favorite against Golden State and deservedly so. The Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the NBA and have been scoring an unbelievable clip. While Memphis’ offense will have to slow down, the Warriors won’t be the team to slow their momentum.
Golden State is at the back end of a rigorous road trip and will be looking to try to survive to head back to the West Coast. Coming off of losses to bad Atlanta and Washington teams won’t have the Warriors full of confidence. This will be a game where Golden State has a hard time keeping up with a dynamic Grizzlies attack.
Back Memphis to win this game regardless of the spread. The last few weeks have proven the Grizzlies are legitimate contenders. Once Morant comes back to the mix, this appears to be a group that is capable of making team history and challenge for a championship.
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