Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction and Odds

Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction and Odds: The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to win this game as per the bookmarkers and stats.

The Golden State Warriors (36-35) have another mighty challenge ahead as they are set to lock horns with the Memphis Grizzlies (42-27) in the upcoming NBA fixture. The Warriors haven’t looked like the defending champions at all in the current season. They need to improve their poor away record to avoid the setback of missing a playoff spot.  Golden State is currently in the 7th position in the Western Conference. In the last game, they faced a 119-127 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

The Memphis Grizzlies will aim for their 8th straight home win when they host the Warriors at FedExForum Arena in the next matchup. It has been another fantastic campaign by the Grizzlies this season. They are currently in the 3rd spot in the Western Conference. Memphis is coming off a 126-120 win in OT against the San Antonio Spurs in the last fixture.

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Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction: Last 5 Games Stats

The Golden State Warriors are currently on a losing streak of 10 away fixtures.

The Warriors’ last 5 away losses came against the likes of the Atlanta Hawks, LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, OKC Thunder, and LA Lakers. The Warriors could win only 7 out of 35 away games in the current season.

In the last 5 away games

• The Golden State Warriors have scored 117.6 points per game.
• The Golden State Warriors have conceded 128.4 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 4

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently on a winning streak of 7 home fixtures.

In the last 5 home games, the Grizzlies defeated teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Utah Jazz. Memphis has an excellent home record of 28-5 as of now.

In the last 5 home games

• The Memphis Grizzlies have scored 118.6 points per game.
• The Memphis Grizzlies have conceded 106.4 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 2

Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction: Attack and Defense Analysis

Attack

The Golden State Warriors have maintained a scoring rate of 118.3 points per game. In shooting, they played with a success rate of 47.6% in field goals, 38.5% in 3-pointers, and 79.3% in free throws. The Warriors are the 14th-ranked side in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 114.7.

The Memphis Grizzlies are playing with an average of 115.7 points per game in the current season. They shot 46.9% from the field and 34.4% from the 3-point line. The free throw accuracy stands at 72.7%. The Grizzlies rank 19 in the attack having an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.8.

The Golden State Warriors are ahead in the attack.

Defense

The Golden State Warriors have allowed 117.7 points per game to the opposition till now. They have an average of 44.0 rebounds along with 7.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game. The Warriors are given a rank of 17 in the defense with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 114.2.

The Memphis Grizzlies are conceding 111.9 points per game so far. They played with an average of 47.0 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game and the average number of blocks per game are currently at 8.3 and 5.8 respectively. The Grizzlies have the best defense among all sides with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 110.0.

The Memphis Grizzlies clearly have the upper hand in the defense.

Grizzlies vs Warriors Prediction: Odds

Spread

• Memphis Grizzlies: -3.5 (-110)
• Golden State Warriors: +3.5 (-110)

Moneyline

• Memphis Grizzlies: -175
• Golden State Warriors: +155

Win Probability

• Memphis Grizzlies: 64%
• Golden State Warriors: 36%

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Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction: Last Game Analysis

Can the Warriors find some way to win away games?

The Golden State Warriors ended up losing their 10th straight game on road when they faced the Atlanta Hawks in the last game. The absence of Draymond Green sue to suspension turned out to be a significant disadvantage for the Warriors. Golden State’s shaky defense in the closing minutes which helped the Hawks comsoliodate their slim lead. The Warriors shot just 27.5% from the 3-point line. They were also outscored 22-17 by Atlanta in the fast break points.

Stephen Curry scored the most points for the Warriors again. He finished with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Kevon Looney scored 18 points with 16 rebounds and 3 assists.

Will the Grizzlies head for another home win?

The Memphis Grizzlies secured an exciting away win in the last game against the San Antonio Spurs. It was a close battle as the winner was decided in overtime. It was a historic game for Jenkin’s men as they made the largest comeback in the history of Memphis. The Grizzlies bounced back after trailing by 29 points in the third quarter. They attained a success rate of 48.5% in field goals while restricting the Spurs to 39.8%. They won 60-34 in the paint.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the scoring for the Grizzlies with 28 points. He also added 5 rebounds. Tyus Jones contributed 20 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Grizzlies vs Warriors Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats

Both these teams have met 102 times in the regular season of the NBA. The Golden State Warriors are leading with 53 wins, while the Memphis Grizzlies won 49 games.

If we check out the last 5 meetings, 3 matchups were won by the Grizzlies and 2 by the Warriors. The previous clash took place in the current season on 9 March 2023. The Memphis Grizzlies won that contest with a score of 131-110.

Head-to-Head Key Highlights: Last 5 Meetings

• The Memphis Grizzlies hosted 3 games and won all three of them.
• Average Number of Total Points scored: 231.4
• Average Number of Points scored by the Memphis Grizzlies: 119.8
• Average Number of Points scored by the Golden State Warriors: 111.6

Grizzlies vs Warriors Prediction: Players to Watch Out

Memphis Grizzlies

Desmond Bane (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 21.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.0 | Assists Per game: 4.3

Jaren Jackson Jr. (Power Forward)

Points Per Game: 17.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.6 | Blocks Per Game: 3.1

Dillon Brooks (Small Forward)

Points Per Game: 14.2 | Rebounds Per Game: 3.3 | Steals Per Game: 0.9

Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 30.1 | Assists Per Game: 6.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.2

Klay Thompson (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 22.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.1 | Assists Per Game: 2.4

Jordan Poole (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 20.5 | Assists Per Game: 4.6 | Rebounds Per Game: 2.8

Warriors vs Grizzlies Winner Prediction

• Home Advantage: Grizzlies
• Momentum Advantage: Grizzlies
• Offensive Advantage: Warriors
• Defensive Advantage: Grizzlies
• Overall: Grizzlies to win

It’s high time for the Golden State Warriors to start winning away fixtures to book a pace in the playoffs. They need to deliver their best when it matters the most. On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies will aim for a complete team effort. The absence of Ja Morant due to suspension is surely a major setback for Memphis. All the odds and stats suggest a win for the Grizzlies in this fixture.