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The Memphis Grizzlies (44-28) take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-12) Thursday. Tip-off from Paycom Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Oklahoma City leads 3-0
Memphis embarrassed the Utah Jazz 140-103 Tuesday, covering as an 11.5-point road favorite with the Over (240.5) hitting. G Desmond Bane had 21 points for the Grizzlies, who outscored Utah 76-38 in the second half. The win ended a 3-game losing skid for Memphis.
Oklahoma City beat the Sacramento Kings 121-105 Tuesday, covering as an 8-point road favorite with the Under (228.5) cashing. The Thunder shot 52.4% from the field and 59.4% from 3 while outrebounding the Kings 52-36. The Thunder have won 7 straight.
Grizzlies at Thunder odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Thunder -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +9.5 (-105) | Thunder -9.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Grizzlies at Thunder key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Brandon Clarke (knee) out
- F GG Jackson (G League – on assignment) out
- G Ja Morant (hamstring) out
Thunder
- G Ajay Mitchell (toe) out
- G Cason Wallace (knee) questionable
- G Aaron Wiggins (Achilles) out
- F Jalen Williams (hip) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 116, Grizzlies 103
Moneyline
PASS.
The Thunder are the much better team, and with Morant still out for Memphis, they will have no trouble winning here as -450 favorites. However, no team is worth the risk of betting on as such a heavy favorite. So, PASS and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.
Against the spread
BET THUNDER -9.5 (-115).
Oklahoma City has covered the spread in 7 straight games and is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 outings, while Memphis is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10. The Thunder are also undefeated ATS in the last 3 meetings and 7-3 ATS in the last 10.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 237.5 (-115).
The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Thunder and is 4-2 in their last 6 outings. For Memphis, the Under is 6-4 in its last 10 games. The Under has also hit in each of the last 2 meetings and is 8-1-1 in the last 10.
This is a lean because the Over has been safer for both teams this season.
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