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

Prediction published on 08/02/2025, 04:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 08/02/2025 at 04:47 in NBA Predictions

A vociferous FedEx Forum will host NBA action this Saturday when the Memphis Grizzlies clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies (35-16) are second in the Western Conference, while OKC (41-9) leads the pack. Let's get into the match prediction. 

The Memphis Grizzlies found themselves trailing at the half on Wednesday before pulling away with a 31-point lead in the final quarter as they thrashed the Toronto Raptors 138-107. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. continued to lead the team, scoring 32 points, grabbing five rebounds, and providing four assists, while the team converted 53% of its 89 field attempts. 

Memphis currently leads the offensive charts with 123.8 points per game but could use improvement in defence where they allow 115.4 PPG (23rd overall). 

In comparison, the Oklahoma City Thunder led for the majority of their encounter with the Houston Rockets on Friday, however, their victory ended with a closer scoreline of 121-109. 

Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined on the night for 52 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, with four other teammates ending in double-digits. 

OKC are a top-five team in the scoring charts, averaging 117.7 points per game (fifth in the league) while they are the best defence in the league (104.7 PPG against).