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Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction NBA Picks 12/19/24
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Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) vs Golden State Warriors (14-11)
December 19, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5— Over/Under: 234.5
The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies duke it out at the FedExForum on Thursday night. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Golden State WarriorsÂ
The Golden State Warriors have been in a slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be looking to avoid a third straight defeat after getting run over by the Mavericks in a 143-133 loss on Sunday. Andrew Wiggins led the team with 29 points on 11 of 20 shooting, Stephen Curry added 26 points with 10 assists, Draymond Green scored 21 points off the bench and Jonathan Kuminga chipped in with 20 points and six assists. As a team, the Warriors shot 47 percent from the field and a sizzling 27 of 54 from the 3-point line, but it still wasn’t nearly enough as they were always playing from behind after allowing a season-high 46 points in the first quarter.Â
Memphis GrizzliesÂ
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been on fire as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they are looking to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak snapped by the Lakers in a 116-110 road defeat on Sunday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 25 points on nine of 13 shooting, Ja Morant added 20 points with seven rebounds and six assists while Zach Edey chipped in with 13 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 39 percent from the field and nine of 28 from the 3-point line as they struggled to make their open shots and quickly found themselves trailing by 23 points before seeing their second-half rally come up short.Â
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last seven home games.
- The Warriors have lost seven of their last eight road games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last eight games at FedExForum against Warriors teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at FedExForum against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last six road games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six games as home favorites against the Warriors have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaylen Wells ranks 2nd amongst qualified rookies for FT% (80.9%) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Buddy Hield ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.9) this season.
- Draymond Green ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (5.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.1).
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.8).
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.1).
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Warriors are still missing Moses Moody and they haven’t yet tried out their new recruit Dennis Schroder, while the Grizzlies are as healthy as they have been all season as they are only missing GG Jackson and Vince Williams. The Warriors really need a win to get their season back on track, but the Grizzlies were in great shape before their last loss, so I am going with the more consistent Grizzlies to get the win and cover the short line at home.
