The Memphis Grizzlies (18-30) welcome the Golden State Warriors (20-24) to FedExForum Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Grizzlies beat the Warriors 116-107 in Memphis Jan. 15. Golden State closed as a 7.5-point favorite.
It is coming off a 119-107 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday, covering as a 2-point favorite. The Warriors have lost 4 of their last 6 games and are 3-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in those. They are 20-22-2 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies have lost 3 in a row yet have covered in all 3. They have covered 6 straight games, 2 as double-digit underdogs. They are coming off a 108-101 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday, covering as 8.5-point underdogs. Memphis is 23-25 ATS on the season. It is expected to continue to be without many of its key players.
Warriors at Grizzlies odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Grizzlies +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -8.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Warriors at Grizzlies key injuries
Warriors
- C Draymond Green (knee) probable
- G Moses Moody (calf) out
- G Chris Paul (hand) out
- F Gary Payton II (hamstring) out
- F Dario Saric (illness) out
Grizzlies
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Warriors at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 114, Grizzlies 107
Moneyline
PASS.
The Warriors (-350) haven’t been good enough and are far too expensive to back at -350. Memphis has some value here but is a better play on the spread.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +8.5 (-110).
The Grizzlies have been solid for bettors recently. They have covered 7 of their last 9 games and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Memphis has been without its top 2 scoring options, but players like F Vince Williams Jr. have stepped up to fill the gap.
The Warriors have covered 4 of their last 7 but are 4-5-1 ATS over their last 10. They continue to be inconsistent, losing 6 of their last 9 games. Golden State is difficult to trust as almost a double-digit road favorite.
It lost to a similar Memphis team (without G Ja Morant or G Desmond Bane) in the middle of January. Expect at least a close game, and take GRIZZLIES +8.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 224 (-110).
The Warriors have gone Under in 2 of their last 5 games, one of which was their battle with Memphis. However, the Memphis pace should slow things down.
It has scored 105 or fewer in 3 of its last 5 and has gone Under in 5 of its last 6. The Grizzlies rank 25th in pace over their last 5 games. Without Morant, this is a slow, more defensive team.
Take UNDER 224 (-110).
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