Back to NBA Matchups

Golden State vs Memphis

Sat Mar 18 8:00PM
119
Final
133
 1234TODDS
GS23364119119235.5
MEM33383329133+2

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

Published on

The Golden State Warriors are on the road playing the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum stadium on Saturday, 3/18/2023 @ 8:00pm EST. Memphis is the betting favorite opening at -4.5 and the current line is Golden State -2.

Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Grizzlies to win tonight's game by 11 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Memphis Grizzlies to cover the 2 point spread and the total to go under 235.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Golden State 111 to Memphis 122

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • 51% of SportsJaw users predict Golden State Warriors to cover the spread.
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 52%.
  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be GS 119.75, MEM 115.75.
  • OddsShark's prediction is Memphis will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.
  • split down the middle on Covers.com

Golden State Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 5, Golden State is ranked #2 in offense (scoring an average of 118.27 per game), #25 in defense (allowing an average of 117.74 points to be scored against them per game) and are 36-35 (33-37-1 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Warriors hit an average of 47.63% of their field goals (ranked #13) and 79.33% of their free throws (ranked #11) and makes an average of 38.55% of their three pointers ranked #3 in the NBA). They average 44.04 rebounds per game (ranked # 10) and average 29.60 offensive assists and 15.71 turnovers per game (ranked # 1 and 29 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Golden State allows an average of 47.09% field goals (ranked #13) and 77.61% free throws (ranked #8 in the NBA) The Warriors allow an average of 36.48% of the three pointers (ranked #19) and averages 43.80 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 43.80) Finally, the Warriors average 25.80 defensive assists and 13.76 turnovers per game (ranked # 18 and 13 respectively).

Memphis Key Betting Stats

Memphis Grizzlies has a power ranking of 12 and are #11 for offense (scoring an average of 115.66 per game), #5 for defense (giving up an average of 111.94 points per game) and 42-27 (32-35-2 ATS) overall. Golden State went 1-2 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Memphis.

For offense, the Grizzlies hit an average of 46.90% of their field goals (ranked #19) and 72.72% of their free throws (ranked #30) and makes an average of 34.43% of their three pointers (ranked #25 in the NBA). They average 46.99 rebounds per game (ranked # 3) and average 25.41 offensive assists and 13.03 turnovers per game (ranked # 11) and 10 respectively).

On defense, Memphis allows an average of 44.98% field goals (ranked #1) and 78.74% free throws (ranked #22 in the NBA) The Grizzlies allow an average of 35.26% of the three pointers (ranked #9) and averages 44.51 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 44.51) Finally, the Grizzlies average 26.22 defensive assists and 14.60 turnovers per game (ranked # 26 and 6 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • Memphis has the advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts the Memphis Grizzlies to cover the 2 point spread and the total to go under 235.5 points.
  • For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NBA experts.

Written by SportsJaw Staff
Categorized as NBA Predictions

+ Full Preview

Current Odds[ - ]

 
GS
MEM
Open
Side
-2
+2
-4.5
Moneyline
-125
+109
-190
Total
Over 235.5
Under 235.5
236.5

Track your picks and showcase your betting acumen.

Power Rankings[ - ]

Golden State Warriors
HIGHLIGHTS
Memphis Grizzlies
2nd
OFFENSE
11th
13th
FG %
19th
3rd
3 PT %
25th
10th
Rebounds
3rd
25th
DEFENSE
5th
13th
FG %
1st
19th
3 PT %
9th
17th
Rebounds
22nd

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors

vs ATLL 119-127
47.96FG %
70FT %
113 PT %
vs LACL 126-134
55.68FG %
73.33FT %
173 PT %
vs PHOW 123-112
54.22FG %
58.33FT %
193 PT %
vs MILW 125-116
41.07FG %
90.91FT %
233 PT %
vs MEML 110-131
43.9FG %
95.83FT %
153 PT %
vs OKCL 128-137
52.81FG %
87.5FT %
203 PT %
vs LALL 105-113
39.56FG %
83.33FT %
183 PT %
vs NOPW 108-99
51.28FG %
90FT %
103 PT %
vs LACW 115-91
41.94FG %
85.19FT %
143 PT %
vs PORW 123-105
53.85FG %
81.25FT %
123 PT %

Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies

vs SANW 126-120
48.51FG %
66.67FT %
143 PT %
vs MIAL 119-138
50.55FG %
64.29FT %
183 PT %
vs DALW 104-88
45.78FG %
84.21FT %
123 PT %
vs DALW 112-108
47.67FG %
83.33FT %
103 PT %
vs GSW 131-110
53.76FG %
72.22FT %
183 PT %
vs LALL 103-112
38.71FG %
75.86FT %
93 PT %
vs LACL 129-135
54.35FG %
73.33FT %
183 PT %
vs DENL 97-113
36.9FG %
77.42FT %
113 PT %
vs HOUW 113-99
48.19FG %
84.21FT %
173 PT %
vs LALW 121-109
45.54FG %
76.47FT %
63 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors

  • SFAndre Iguodala (Is out indefinitely, Wrist)
  • PFDraymond Green (Is probable Saturday vs Memphis, Suspension Served)
  • SFAndrew Wiggins (Is out indefinitely, Personal)
  • SGGary Payton II (Is out indefinitely, Abdominal)
  • SFJonathan Kuminga (Is probable Saturday vs Memphis, Ankle)
  • SGRyan Rollins (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Memphis, Foot)

Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies

  • CSteven Adams (Is out for regular season, Knee)
  • PFBrandon Clarke (Is out for season, Achilles)
  • PGJa Morant (Is eligible to return (3/20), Suspension)
  • SFVince Williams Jr. (Is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Golden State, Shoulder)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Won 80% of last 10 NBA predictions
Golden State vs Memphis infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 63% confidence Grizzlies will cover the spread - view the Golden State vs Memphis infographic for details on this prediction.

Reply
Won 70% of last 10 NBA predictions
Golden State vs Memphis prediction and stats

Both teams have a compariable offense and the Grizzlies have a slightly better defense. The Warriors won more games straight up while Grizzlies won more ATS over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Warriors 119 to Grizzlies 114.

Reply
Upcoming NBA
More NBA picks
Thu, 7:00 PM2 Posts
New York Knicks
NY
New York
-2.5
Orlando Magic
ORL
Orlando
+2.5
Thu, 7:30 PM2 Posts
Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE
Cleveland
-4
Brooklyn Nets
BKN
Brooklyn
+4
Thu, 8:00 PM2 Posts
Charlotte Hornets
CHR
Charlotte
+7.5
New Orleans Pelicans
NOP
NOP
-7.5
Thu, 10:30 PM2 Posts
Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC
OKC
+3
Los Angeles Clippers
LAC
LAC
-3
© 2023 SportsJaw.
SportsJaw.com is not affiliated with the teams or leagues listed on this site and makes no guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of the information herein.