Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 16/03/2024, 06:50  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies will play host to the Oklahoma Thunder at the FedEx Forum in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 23-44 and 13th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 46-20 and second in the Conference standings. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on an impressive streak, winning 10 of their last 13 games. Fresh off a 126-119 victory against the Mavericks, they're eager to maintain their momentum here. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the team's effort with a stellar performance, tallying 31 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, while Jalen Williams chipped in with 27 points and five assists of his own. Oklahoma City boasts the NBA's third-ranked offense, averaging 120.8 points per game, while their shooting accuracy stands out with a 50% success rate from the field, ranking them second-best, and a league-leading 30.5% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow 113.1 points per game, positioning them 13th in the league. OKC have a full roster at their disposal here. 

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been struggling with injuries and have dropped eight of their last 11 games. They'll be eager to reverse their fortunes here after a disappointing 110-98 defeat against the Hornets. GG Jackson led the charge for Memphis with 26 points on an 8-of-17 shooting performance, while Luke Kennard contributed 17 points. However, the Grizzlies' offensive struggles are apparent, averaging a league-low 105.7 points per game, a significant 7.4 points fewer than the 113.1 points the Thunder concede on average. Their shooting woes continue, with a league-worst 43.8% accuracy from the field. Defensively, the Grizzlies fare better, allowing 112.3 points per game, placing them ninth in the league. Memphis are currently contending with a lengthy injury report, listing as many as 13 players.