- The Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night
- Ja Morant (back) is questionable for Memphis while Marcus Smart (shoulder) is doubtful
- Below, see the Warriors vs Grizzlies predictions, player props, and best available odds on Dec. 19
With injury and suspension issues mostly in the past, the Memphis Grizzlies (18-9, 12-3 home, 18-9 ATS) are orchestrating one of the greatest season-to-season turnarounds in NBA history. A year after going 27-55 and finishing third-last in the West, the Grizzlies sit in the #2 seed in the Western Conference roughly a third of the way through the season. On Thursday night, Memphis welcomes the Golden State Warriors (14-11, 7-6 away, 15-10 ATS) to FedExForum for a 7:40 pm CT/8:40 pm ET tip-off.
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
While Morant is listed as questionable in the official injury report for Thursday night, it’s clear that sportsbooks expect him to be in the lineup. Not only is Memphis still priced as the favorite, Morant is listed in the player props along with six of his teammates. That simply wouldn’t happen if books were actually worried that the tw0-time All-Star wouldn’t be in the lineup on Thursday night.
With Ja in the lineup, the Grizzlies are 8-1 on their home court (and 11-5 overall). That includes a run of seven straight home victories since losing to Brooklyn on Oct. 30. They avenged that loss in their last home game on Dec. 13, routing the Nets 135-119 with Morant dropping a game-high 28 points and ten assists.
The Warriors, meanwhile, haven’t exactly been in a freefall, but their play has certainly dropped off since their red-hot 12-3 start to the season. Golden State has dropped eight of its last ten games. That includes a 144-133 loss at home to Dallas last time out on Sunday, a game in which the Warriors allowed the Mavericks to shoot 59.8% from the field.
I expect Memphis to stay strong at home, adding to the Warriors recent struggles. I’m also taking Curry to stay under his point total of 24.5. Curry has stayed under that number if four of six games, overall, and five in a row on the road.
GSW vs MEM Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steph Curry (GSW) | 24.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 4.5 (Ov -135| Un +105) | 5.5 (Ov -135| Un +105) | 4.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) |
| Ja Morant (MEM) | 22.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 4.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | 8.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 1.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) |
| Jaren Jackson Jr (MEM) | 21.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 6.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -180 | Un +140) |
| Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | 16.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 4.5 (Ov -154 | Un +120) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +150 | Un -195) |
| Andrew Wiggins (GSW) | 16.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 4.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -154 | Un +120) |
| Desmond Bane (MEM) | 15.5 (Ov -120| Un -110) | 5.5 (Ov +124 | Un -160) | 5.5 (Ov +105| Un -135) | 1.5 (Ov -188 | Un +145) |
| Dennis Schroder (GSW) | 13.5 (Ov -115| Un -115) | 2.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 4.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 2.5 (Ov +140 | Un -180) |
| Buddy Hield (GSW) | 11.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | OFF | OFF | 2.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) |
| Santi Aldama (MEM) | 10.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 5.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) |
| Zach Edey (MEM) | 9.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 7.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | OFF | OFF |
| Jaylen Wells (MEM) | 9.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) |
| Draymond Green (GSW) | 8.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 6.5 (Ov +120 | Un -154) | 5.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) | 1.5 (Ov +150 | Un -195) |
| Brandon Clarke (MEM) | 7.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | OFF | OFF |
NBA player props as of Dec. 19 at DraftKings. Claim the DraftKings promo code to bet on the NBA on Thursday night.
Curry has the highest point total of the night at 24.5 O/U followed closely by Morant (22.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 8.4 APG) at 22.5 and Jackson Jr (22.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.3 APG) at 21.5. Memphis rookie center Zach Edey (11.3 PPG, 7.1 RPG) leads the rebound totals at just 7.5.
Morant, who would be T6th in the NBA in assists per game if he’d played enough games to qualify, has the highest assist total at 8.5 O/U.
Best Warriors vs Grizzlies Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | +2.5 (-110) at BetMGM | +124 at FanDuel | Over 236.5 (-110) at bet365 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | -2.5 (-108) at DraftKings | -135 at ESPN Bet | Under 236.5 (-115) at BetMGM |
The Warriors vs Grizzlies spread is currently Memphis -2.5 across the board with only slight variations in price. The best odds on the Grizzlies to cover are -108 at DraftKings, while every other book has the spread at -110 both ways at the moment, though that will likely change before tipoff. Check the latest NBA odds for up-to-date lines.
The best moneyline price on Memphis is -135 at Caesars and ESPN Bet. The longest odds on a Golden State victory are at FanDuel, where the Dubs are +124 to win.
As with the spread, the game total is at a static 236.5 (-110 odds both ways) at all sportsbooks currently.
Thursday’s NBA public betting splits show the Grizzlies getting slightly more moneyline handle (59%) but the Warriors getting more of the ATS action (61%). The public is also leaning to the over with 61% of game-total handle on over 236.5 so far.
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The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on December 19th in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have been playing well this season, and fans can expect a competitive game with plenty of action on both ends of the court.
As of now, the Warriors are favored to win the game with odds of -150, while the Grizzlies are the underdogs with odds of +130. This means that if you were to bet $150 on the Warriors and they win, you would make a profit of $100. On the other hand, if you were to bet $100 on the Grizzlies and they win, you would make a profit of $130.
When it comes to player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this game. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry is always a threat to light up the scoreboard with his scoring ability and three-point shooting. Look for him to have a big game and potentially hit multiple threes.
On the Grizzlies side, Ja Morant has been playing at an All-Star level this season and will be a key player to watch in this matchup. He is a dynamic point guard who can score in a variety of ways and create opportunities for his teammates. Expect him to have a big impact on the game and put up some impressive numbers.
Overall, this game between the Warriors and Grizzlies is shaping up to be a close and competitive contest. With both teams playing well and plenty of talent on the court, fans can expect an exciting game with plenty of highlights. Be sure to tune in on December 19th to see how it all unfolds.