The Memphis Grizzlies (2-1) face the Golden State Warriors (2-1) Monday. Tip-off from Chase Center in San Francisco, California, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Warriors won 3-1; won 121-116 in Play-In Game
The Grizz whipped up on the Indiana Pacers 128-103 Saturday as 2-point favorites. This was on the back end of a back-to-back. Reserve G Cedric Coward had the hot hand, drilling all 6 three-pointers, and finished with 27 points. G Ja Morant had 19 points and 8 dimes, and F Jaren Jackson Jr. had 17 points.
The Dubs laid an egg in a 139-119 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers Friday. They were 2.5-point favorites on the tail end of a back-to-back. G Stephen Curry delivered 35 points on 7-for-14 shooting from downtown. He just didn’t get the defensive help as Portland took over in the second quarter with 41 points.
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Grizzlies at Warriors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Warriors -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +8.5 (-110) | Warriors -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Grizzlies at Warriors key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Brandon Clarke (knee) out
- C Zach Edey (ankle) out
- G Ty Jerome (calf) out
- G Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) out
- F Vince Williams (ankle) out
Warriors
- C Al Horford (toe) out
- G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Warriors picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 117, Grizzlies 113
The Warriors are massive favorites, and I’m not entirely sure it’s warranted – at least at that number. Instead, give me JAREN JACKSON JR. UNDER 5.5 REBOUNDS (-150). He has 5 rebounds combined the last 2 games, and this is going to be a long-range shooting kind of game. I expect him to continue being out on the wing and not underneath.
Give me GRIZZLIES +8.5 (-110). This is a revenge spot for them after the Warriors sent them home in the Play-In Tournament. Also, beyond Curry, the Warriors just aren’t getting enough production to be laying 8.5 against a decent team.
The Grizzlies are 2-1 O/U to start the campaign, and the Warriors are 3-0. This number is simply too high for me, though. This total is higher than all 5 of last season’s matchups, and we’re going UNDER 239.5 (-110).
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