Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/23

Betting on today’s Grizzlies and Thunder game? Catch the action at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK, as the Thunder hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSO. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 229 points, and the Thunder are favored to win at home vs. the Grizzlies.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -10.5

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 18th.

WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-100 in favor of the Thunder.
• Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 13 threes.

Will the Grizzlies Defense Show Up in Oklahoma City?

Heading into their matchup with the Thunder, the Grizzlies are 6-18 overall and are looking to snap their four game losing streak. When facing teams from the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are 5-15 while going 1-3 in non-conference games.

For this season, Memphis has an ATS record of 9-15, along with an ongoing four game losing streak against the spread. The Grizzlies have suffered four consecutive ATS losses when playing as underdogs, and they are 4-5 against the spread when they are the favorites.

In contrast to their season average of 106 points per game, the Grizzlies had a below average performance. They scored 96 points against the Rockets and had a field goal percentage of 40.2%. Coming into the game, the Grizzlies offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 33%. On average, they get up 38.6 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 15 made free-throws.

The Grizzlies’ defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 112.3 points per contest.

The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.

Is It the Thunder Game to Lose at Home?

Over their last ten games, the Thunder are 6-4 and have an overall record of 16-8. Currently, they are 2nd in the Western Conference and are 2nd in the Northwest division.

Oklahoma City arrives with an ATS record of 17-7 for the season up to this point. This season, Oklahoma City has a 9-4 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 8-3 when playing as underdogs.

The Thunder’s offense finished with 118 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 120.4 points per contest. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the leading scorer for the Thunder, putting up 25 points. In addition, Jalen Williams contributed 24 points.

Oklahoma City’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 113.6 points per game.

On two point field goal attempts, the Thunder’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.0% and allowing 35.7% from beyond the arc.