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The Memphis Grizzlies (42-27) host the Golden State Warriors (36-35) on March 18, 2023 at FedExForum. The Grizzlies are favorites, by one point, in a matchup featuring one of the league’s best defensive squads in the NBA against one of the highest-scoring teams. The Grizzlies are fifth in points allowed per contest (112.1), while the Warriors are second in points scored (118.3). The over/under is 235 points for this matchup.
How to bet Grizzlies vs. Warriors
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1 point, with sportsbooks listing the Grizzlies as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Grizzlies have -109 odds to pick up the win, while the Warriors are listed at -110 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 235 points.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, March 18, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Arena: FedExForum
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Betting Trends
In the Grizzlies’ 69 games this year, they have 32 wins against the spread. Memphis has been the favorite in 53 games this season and has come away with the win 40 times (75.5%) in those contests. Grizzlies games this year have hit the over on 30 of 71 set point totals.
The Warriors are 33-37-1 against the spread this year. Golden State has been the underdog on the moneyline 24 total times this season. Golden State has gone 7-17 in those games. The Warriors have hit the over 56.3% of the time this season (40 of 71 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Grizzlies
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | 47 | 21.1 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 52 | 17.2 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Dillon Brooks | 63 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Tyus Jones | 69 | 10.3 | 2.4 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Santi Aldama | 66 | 9.2 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Warriors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 45 | 30.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| Klay Thompson | 59 | 22 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 4.3 |
| Jordan Poole | 71 | 20.4 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 61 | 9.5 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 56 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Grizzlies: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Ja Morant: Out (Suspension), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Right Shoulder)
Warriors: Andre Iguodala: Out (Wrist), Andrew Wiggins: Out (Personal), Gary Payton: Out (Abdominal), Jonathan Kuminga: Probable (Ankle), Ryan Rollins: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis owns a top-five defense this season, ranking fifth-best in the league with 112.1 points allowed per game. On offense, it ranks 11th with 115.8 points scored per contest. The Grizzlies are scoring 118.6 points per game this season in home games, which is 5.3 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (113.3). The Grizzlies’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 115.5 points a contest compared to the 115.8 they’ve averaged this season.
Memphis is sinking 11.6 three-pointers per game (18th-ranked in league). It has a 34.5% shooting percentage (25th-ranked) from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot breakdown, the Grizzlies have taken 63.5% two-pointers (accounting for 73.2% of the team’s baskets) and 36.5% threes (26.8%).
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
In 2022-23, Golden State is second-best in the NBA on offense (118.3 points scored per game) and ranked 25th defensively (117.9 points conceded). In 2022-23 the Warriors are scoring 2.7 more points per game at home (119.6) than on the road (116.9). In their past 10 games, the Warriors are posting 118.2 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than their season average (118.3).
Golden State is the best team in the league in 3-pointers made (16.6 per game) and third-best in 3-point percentage (38.4%). In 2022-23, the Warriors have attempted 47.9% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 52.1% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 38.6% of the Warriors’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 61.4% have been 2-pointers.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Predictions and Pick
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