Golden State Warriors (17-16) vs Memphis Grizzlies (23-11)
Game Info: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Chase Center)
Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -2.5 / Memphis Grizzlies +2.5 --- Over/Under: 239 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns, lost to the Kings, and they play the Mavs, Rockets, and Timberwolves next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 points and 7.9 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Cavs, beat the 76ers, and they play the Kings, Heat, and Pistons next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22 points and 6.4 assists, while Jonathan Kuminga averages 16.8 points and 2.1 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last eight games at Chase Center.
- The home team has won 13 of the last 14 games between the Grizzlies and Warriors.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Warriors have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a road loss.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Jonathan Kuminga is one of only eight players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Dennis Schroder ranks 11th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.9%) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Desmond Bane ranks 10th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.9) this season.
- Scotty Pippen Jr. ranks 13th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (8.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.2).
- The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (12.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.5).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
This line is what it is because Curry has been ruled out with a knee injury. I'm still rolling with the Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga has proven to be somebody who can take charge offensively, and Hield and others can provide valuable spot minutes. The Memphis Grizzlies continue to have an injury report as long as a toilet paper roll, and they're playing their second game in two days. As I've said before, it's not easy for an undermanned to play on the end of a back-to-back. The Grizzlies are already asking a lot of guys who aren't used to logging heavy minutes, and now they have to play again with no rest. Even without Curry, the Warriors should win this game. I'll lay the bucket with Golden State at home.
Randy’s Pick Golden State Warriors -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
