| MATCHUP | Oklahoma City Thunder | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-7 | 16-22 |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Friday, January 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder pay a visit to the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Friday night. Here’s a Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in great form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after taking down the Jazz in a thrilling 129-125 overtime win on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 46 points, six rebounds and six assists on 14 of 26 shooting, Chet Holmgren added 23 points with 12 rebounds and three blocks while Jalen Williams chipped in with 17 points and eight assists.
As a team, the Thunder shot 44 percent from the field and seven of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrific start and looked to be in full control after they took a 20-point lead. However, they allowed the Jazz back into the contest and managed to escape with the narrow win thanks to a clutch tip in dunk from Chet Holmgren. They also got a pair of free throws from Gilgeous-Alexander in the final 29.7 seconds of the game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting scorched by the Suns in a 117-98 loss on Wednesday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 19 points on nine of 19 shooting while Cam Spencer, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Javon Small each scored 14 points.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 42 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they struggled right from the start and allowed 65 points in the first half. They fell behind by as many as 26 points before they finished with a flurry to bring some respectability to the final margin.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Thunder have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 26 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 11 night games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last eight Friday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at FedExForum against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Thunder and Grizzlies have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Thunder’s last eight games against the Grizzlies following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
- Jock Landale ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (38.6%) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Jalen Williams ranks T43rd amongst qualified players for FT% (85.3%) this season.
- Aaron Wiggins ranks 24th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (39.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 3rd in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (91.5).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (18.2).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (43.4%).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Thunder are still missing Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey and Ty Jerome to name a few. The Thunder open as favorites, which isn’t surprising at all, but they are seriously shorthanded in this one. This really opens the door for the struggling Grizzlies to steal an unlikely win, but they too are missing so many key players. The line could shift significantly by the time tipoff comes round, but as of this time of writing, I prefer a play on the Grizzlies to get a much-needed win at home.