The Golden State Warriors (34-32) close out a 3-game road trip on Thursday, taking on the Memphis Grizzlies (38-26). Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. ET at FedExForum (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors, after winning 5 in a row at home, have dropped both games of the road trip. The last played Tuesday night, losing 137-128 to the Oklahoma City Thunder as 4.5-point underdogs.
The Grizzlies open a 2-game homestand having lost 3 games in a row. They are 6-8 in their last 14 games. Their last game was Tuesday, a 112-103 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers as 1.5-point favorites.
The Warriors are 2-0 against Memphis this season, having won both games at home. This is the first matchup this season in Memphis.
Can you survive? New pro and college basketball survivor pools are here at USA TODAY Sports! Free to play; terms and conditions apply. Join now!
Warriors at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Grizzlies +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -2.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Catch the excitement and bet with Tipico
Double Down, Ohio! Deposit $200, Get $250. Bet now!
In Colorado and New Jersey, claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now. Bet now! 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions.
Warriors at Grizzlies key injuries
Warriors
- F Andre Iguodala (hip) probable
- F Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) probable
- F Kevon Looney (back) probable
- G Gary Payton II (hip) out
- F Andrew Wiggins (personal) out
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
- F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
- G Ja Morant (personal) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 115, Warriors 111
Moneyline
This will be the 3rd straight game the Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant. They have lost the last 2 and are 4-6 when Morant doesn’t play.
But they are fantastic at home at 26-5, while the Warriors are dreadful on the road. They are 7-25 away from home and have lost 7 straight road games.
It is a surprise to see them favored on the road, which is why, even without Morant, I’m taking the underdogs at home.
The home team has won the last 7 matchups of the teams and 9 of the last 10 games.
BET GRIZZLIES (+120).
Against the spread
The Warriors are 8-22-1 ATS on the road. The Grizzlies are 19-11-1 ATS at home.
The Warriors are 0-3-1 ATS in their las 4 road games against teams with winning home records and 0-6-1 in their last 7 games on the road overall.
The Warriors are just, in general, a bad bet on the road.
Tonight, though, with positive odds for the Grizzlies on the moneyline, that is the better play and values, rather than the spread. No need to take the points when you think they can win outright.
PASS.
Over/Under
The 2 previous matchups this season had totals of 242 and 232.
The Under has hit in 7 of the last 8 games for the Warriors.
The Under is 6-1-1 in the Grizzlies’ last 8 home games and 10-2 in their last 12 games following an ATS loss.
BET UNDER 235.5 (-110).
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Want action on this NBA game or any other matchups? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in OH, CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Jess Root on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Bulls Wire | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1368]