Grizzlies vs. Warriors betting picks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under for Friday’s play-in game

Predictions, picks and best bets for Friday’s tilt for the Western Conference play-in game between the Warriors and Grizzlies.

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On Friday, the Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies in the final play-in game to decide the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference postseason with a contest Chase Center.

If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck. Warriors Wire will give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

The game tips off at 6 p.m. PT in San Francisco and can be seen on ESPN.

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The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Warriors -5.5
  • Money line: Grizzlies +175 / Warriors -105
  • Over-under: 221.5

Advice and prediction

With a final spot in the postseason on the line, the Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies in a rematch of Sunday’s regular-season finale at Chase Center. On Sunday, Curry torched the Grizzlies for 46 points to seal a 113-101 win for the Warriors. Yet, expect Friday’s contest to be slightly different if Dillon Brooks can stay on the floor.

The Grizzlies guard was able to defend Curry well, swarming the sharpshooter up and down the court. Despite his solid defense, Brooks fouled out of the contest with the game tied at six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. With Brooks on the bench, the Warriors surged past the Grizzlies.

If Brooks can stay out of foul trouble, the Grizzlies have a better chance of hanging with the Warriors. However, the chances of Curry letting his MVP campaign come to an end seem slim. While the Grizzlies could keep the game close, betting against Curry right now doesn’t feel safe.

Best Bet: Over 221.5

Prediction: Warriors 116, Grizzlies 110

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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