Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Picks & Predictions
Oklahoma City is on the road playing Memphis at the FedExForum stadium on Wednesday, 12/7/2022 @ 8:00pm EST. Memphis -6 was the opening favorite and line hasn't moved. This
Game outlook
Oklahoma City is on the road playing Memphis at the FedExForum stadium on Wednesday, 12/7/2022 @ 8:00pm EST. Memphis -6 was the opening favorite and line hasn't moved. This is the second of four meetings between these clubs this season. Memphis won the initial match 121-110. OKC has yet to play host which they will on December 17th and April 9th.
OKC Thunder vs Grizzlies Preview & Prediction
Miami got the benefit of playing the Grizzlies without Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. in the lineup but failed to take advantage. They aren’t listed on the official NBA injury report so presumably they’ll be back tonight.
I never wish for injuries and to be honest I’m glad both are expected back. First, because it’s great to watch teams at full capacity and second it’s a litmus test for the OKC Thunder which is important as they continue to grow and build.
As for the raw data the OKC Thunder average more points (117) and rank higher (6th) than the Grizzlies (114.8/rank 10th). Efficiency isn’t where OKC excel though as they rank 20th in both field goal percentage (46.4%) and perimeter percentage (33.9%). Memphis isn’t much better ranking 21st (46%) from the field and a stronger 12th rank from deep (36.1%) On defense OKC allows 117.7 points and opponents shoot 46.7% from the field and 35.6% from the perimeter which ranks 29th, 14th and 17th.
The Grizzlies allow 112.8 points (14th) with opponents shooting 46.1% and 36.2% from deep ranking ninth and 20th. Notably, their defense is improving since the return of Jaren Jackson Jr.