Thursday brings more NBA action as the Memphis Grizzlies (2-2) play the second game of a back-to-back on the road. They fave the Golden State Warriors (4-0). Thursday’s tip time is 10 p.m. ET at Chase Center. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs, Warriors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Grizzlies started the season 2-0 but now have lost two in a row. They are playing their fourth road game in a row. They were beaten 116-96 by the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night. Five players are averaging double figures in scoring on the team, but PG Ja Morant is lighting it up to start the year, averaging 30.5 points per game.
The Warriors are off to an unbeaten start, although they have trailed in every game at halftime. PG Stephen Curry is averaging 29.0 points per game to start the year, and three others are averaging more than 14 points per game.
Grizzlies at Warriors odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Grizzlies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Warriors -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +5.5 (-108) | Warriors -5.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Grizzlies at Warriors key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Dillon Brooks (hand) out
Warriors
- SG Klay Thompson (Achilles) out
- C James Wiseman (knee) out
Grizzlies at Warriors odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 120, Warriors 115
Money line
The Grizzlies, before Wednesday night, were putting up points. They scored 118 or more in each of their first three games.
The Warriors have been playing with fire so far, having trailed at halftime in every game this season.
A Morant vs. Curry battle is going to be fun to watch. Tonight, expect the young star to have the edge as the Grizzlies look to end a two-game losing streak. The Warriors have to lose sometime. Tonight is likely that night.
Take the GRIZZLIES (+180).
Against the spread
The Grizzlies are 3-1 ATS this season and have been underdogs in three of four games so far. They are 2-1 ATS in those games.
The Warriors are 2-2 ATS and have been favored in their last three contests, going 1-2 ATS in those games. They have failed to cover the spread in either game that they were favored by at least four points.
Naturally, believing the Grizzlies will win this game outright, I’ve got them covering this game, which gives you a few points to play with if you don’t have the confidence level to bet the money line on them.
Take the GRIZZLIES +5.5 (-108).
Over/Under
The Grizzlies scored 118 or more points in each of their first three games before being held to 96 Wednesday night. Wednesday’s loss was their only game to stay Under the projected total this season.
The Warriors have had only one game go Over the projected total and have not hit the over in the last three games.
They have scored 115 points or more in three of their four games.
Tonight should be a basketfest, with Curry and Morant leading the way.
Take OVER 232.5 (-115).
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