The Oklahoma City Thunder (46-20) and Memphis Grizzlies (23-44) are set to play Saturday night. Oklahoma have won four of their last five games. Meanwhile, Memphis is two of five in their last five matchups. However, the injury bug continues to take a toll on the Grizzlies. Conversely, the Thunder are healthy and playing well. But do you see Memphis able to keep it within single digits tonight?
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -10.5 -110 |
O 218.5 -108 |
-550 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +10.5 -110 |
U 218.5 -112 |
+410 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Game Details
- Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Memphis Grizzlies
- Date and Time: March 16, 2024 @ 8:00 pm EST
- Location: FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Vs. | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 46-20 | Record | 23-44 |
| 120.8 | Points Per Game | 105.7 |
| 50.0 | FG% | 43.8 |
| 39.5 | 3PT% | 34.7 |
| 41.7 | Rebounds Per Game | 42.1 |
| 113.1 | Points Allowed Per Game | 112.2 |
| 45.4 | Defensive FG% | 47.2 |
| 36.4 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.8 |
| 78.6 | Defensive FT% | 77.9 |
| 44.9 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 45.4 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 2-3 |
| 102.3 | Team Pace | 100.7 |
Key Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder
This Oklahoma team is led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander averages 31.1 points per game and is an MVP candidate. Chet Holmgren leads this Thunder team in rebounds. He’s able to grab 7.8 boards per contest. Furthermore, this is an all-around good team that is playing well. But this young team is ahead of schedule. They are not experienced in playing together in the post-season compared to other teams, but they look to outperform. Therefore, they should be able to handle this Memphis Grizzlies side.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is too wounded at this point to likely keep things close. However, this group is led by GG Jackson. Jackson averages 22.4 points per game. Additionally, Luke Kennard averages 11.1 points per contest in his recent move to the starting role. However, the Memphis Grizzlies need Scotty Pippen Jr. playing today if they are going to keep it close against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.
Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder
- None
Memphis Grizzlies
- Yuta Watanabe – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Doubtful
- Scottie Pippen Jr. – Questionable
- Santi Aldama – Questionable
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Questionable
- Desmond Bane – Out
Game Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies are waiting for the 2024-2025 season. Conversely, the Thunder are gearing up for a Western Conference Finals run. Therefore, they are going to keep their foot on the gas pedal, even against weaker teams. Although starters may sit come the fourth, they will still compete on both ends of the court. This allows me to comfortably take the Oklahoma City Thunder to cover the spread.
Final Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder -10.5 (-110)
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