Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game 3 Preview, Prediction & Odds | April 24, 2025

Sharp bettors have their eyes on the NBA matchup in Memphis tonight as the Thunder take on the Grizzlies. The Thunder lay 9.5 points on the road, which is steep for postseason sparring, but that number may not be enough based on the ridiculous mismatches these two played a part in. OKC owned the season series and destroyed the limping Grizzlies in games one and two, thanks to a subpar offensive performance from Memphis. Best NBA Bet & Prediction shows the Thunder will continue to dominate. Let’s dive into the Fanduel Sportsbook.

Oklahoma City vs. Memphis Odds

Oklahoma City vs. Memphis Match Details

• Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies 
• Date and Time: April 24th, 2025 9:30 pm Eastern
• Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN 

Key Stats

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies need something to blame for their struggles in this series because they are playing terribly. Brandon Clarke and Jaylen Wells are out, but neither player’s role is so pivotal that it contributes to this collapse. The Grizzlies are averaging 91.5 points, well below their season average of 108.5. Thank this to 40.2 FG% and 28.3% from three-point range. Memphis seemingly gift-wraps the ball for transition points due to 16.5 turnovers per game. These issues lead to a Ja Morant usage spike, which forces him into inefficient isolation shots that simply are not working.

Oklahoma City Thunder

OKC picked an optimal time to be dominant. Winning 10 of their last 12, they covered the spread in nine (75%). They are the opposite of Memphis in the analytics department, with 52.8% shooting and 44.6% from three-point land. MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is going bananas, with 32 points and 6.5 assists per game, with a supporting cast doing something Memphis is not: helping their point guard out. Their top-five defensive efficiency will continue to smother the Grizzlies’ pick-and-roll.

Best Grizzlies vs. Thunder Predictions

There is an apparent mismatch between the two teams in all departments: talent, form, momentum, statistical dominance – the list goes on. The OKC’s firepower on offense and lockdown abilities on defense leave little hope for the Grizzlies, who are down two games. The best option for the Grizzlies is to find a way to increase their field goal percentage. It will take a hot offensive team hitting more shots to have a chance in this game. A double-digit win awaits in Memphis. Lay the 9.5 confidently.

Best NBA Bet: Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 (-114)