NBA : Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Odds & Prediction

Game Info: January 4, 2025 8:30PM EST @ Chase Center

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors both tread into this battle with very different recent results. Memphis has been quite up and down on the road, pulling off some victories against Phoenix and New Orleans to some extent lately but has seriously faltered against Sacramento and Oklahoma City. Golden State comes off an embarrassing win over Philadelphia-proud because highlights show a real display of offensive firepower but came with losses through Cleveland and the Clippers. With this, the battle is in Chase Center, holding an international reckoning in terms of showcasing teams trying to set that same level of pressure when it comes to incoming opponents, not forgetting the player teams that are as yet distinct differences and weaknesses. Fans expect it to be a scrimmage since these old rivals meet once again.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Grizzlies 2.20 , Warriors 1.71

Spread: Grizzlies + , Warriors –

Over/Under: 229.5

Team Recent Performance

Memphis Grizzlies

Their last two road games witnessed a loss of 133-138 to Sacramento on January 4, as part of three and half point underdogs, going over 242.5 total. They had been cut to 238.5 as they successfully secured a win on January 1, 117-112, against Phoenix as underdogs with a spread of 5.5 points. On December 30, they incurred a loss of 106-130 to Oklahoma City under an 8-point margin and scored more than a 235.5 total. On December 28, they had a gain against New Orleans, winning 132-124 with 7 points as favorites and having more than 238. A day back, they trampled Toronto under a score of 155-126 as 11-point favorites and above the 241 total.

Golden State Warriors

The latest match where teams competed was on January 3rd, as 4-point favorites, where they held off Philadelphia with a score of 139-105, surpassing 220 in total. On December 31, they fell 95-113 to Cleveland, as 3.5-point underdogs, with the game score not meeting that of 232 in total. They had to contend with a narrow escape against Phoenix on December 29, where they were said to have gone under as favorites by 7 points. The total points scored was below 220.5. The team already made a great effort on December 28 when they fell short with a 92-102 score against the Clippers as 5.5-point underdogs, where the total points were under 212. Another result rounded off their narrow defeat of the Lakers on December 26 as 4-point favorites. This ended up going over with the total above 220.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors have gone to battle in 10 games, with Golden State 6-4 against Memphis, with the Grizzlies scoring 4 of those 6 wins. Against the spread (ATS), Memphis has done better than 6-4 compared to Golden State’s 4-6. The same applies to these two teams who have identical O/U records, with both sitting at 4-6. The points gained per game show the Grizzlies scoring at 118.40 and just squashed the Warriors’ average of 116.50. By halftime, Memphis usually comes out ahead, scoring 58.30 compared to 55.70 by Golden State. The Warriors come in ahead in efficiency at overall shooting percentage, where they shoot 46.50% from the field and the Grizzlies are 44.98%. It also leads the rebounding category (47.00 as opposed to 44.30) as well as in three-point shooting (151/390 against 156/423). On defense, Memphis excels with 7.70 steals per game to Golden State’s 6.50. This is where strengths and weaknesses meet, making it a classic stylistic showdown for two teams that can be fierce with one another.

Team Injuries Update

Memphis Grizzlies

Marcus Smart (PG, finger), Ja Morant (PG, shoulder), Santi Aldama (SF, ankle) Vince Williams (PF, ankle), and GG Jackson (SF, foot) are all out. Yuki Kawamura (PG, shoulder) is questionable.

Golden State Warriors

Gary Payton (PG, calf) is out, while Brandin Podziemski (PG, abdominal) is sidelined.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Golden State Warriors will win and cover the spread with the total over 229.5.

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