Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

At 10:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (7-5) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors (9-2) in a Western Conference matchup. The Warriors are currently favored by 8 points and have won two straight games.

This game will be played at the Chase Center and can be seen on ESPN. The over/under line for this game is currently 233.5 points.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +8

This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 146-121 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with Jaren Jackson Jr. points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 18 threes.

Will Memphis Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Memphis dropped to 7-5 on the season after a 128-123 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. The Grizzlies were +7 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 251, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 233.5 by 17.5 points.

Memphis started slow, trailing 38-26 after the 1st quarter, but they bounced back with a 13-0 run and took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters. However, they couldn’t hold on to their 96-91 lead going into the 4th, as the Lakers outscored them 37-27 in the final frame.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 29 points and 7 rebounds in their 128-123 loss to the Lakers, shooting 50% from the field. Santi Aldama and Scotty Pippen Jr. each added 15 points, with Pippen contributing 9 of his points in the opening quarter.

Memphis shot 47.2% from the field and hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate. Jackson scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Marcus Smart added 7 of his 15 points in the 4th.

The Grizzlies had a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 1st and 4th, allowing 38 and 37 points, respectively, in a 128-123 loss to the Lakers. Memphis gave up 20 threes, with Los Angeles shooting 48% from beyond the arc.

Memphis sent the Lakers to the line 32 times, with Los Angeles converting 22 free throws. The Grizzlies allowed 7 offensive rebounds while recording 11 steals and 6 blocks.

Does Golden State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

The Warriors improved to 9-2 on the season with a 120-117 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Golden State, playing at home, covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The total score of 237 points narrowly exceeded the 235.5-point line.

After a 13-0 run by the Mavericks put them ahead, the Warriors responded by winning the 3rd quarter 37-26. They entered the 4th with a 96-89 lead and held on, despite being outscored 28-24 in the final period.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors to a win over the Mavericks, scoring 37 points and hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency. He also added 9 assists and 6 rebounds, shooting 51.9% from the field. Curry was particularly effective in the 1st and 4th quarters, scoring 12 points in each.

As a team, the Warriors shot 47.9% from the field and made 14 threes, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 16 points, while De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield each added 14 points in the win.

Despite allowing 117 points on 52% shooting, the Warriors’ defense held strong in the 3rd quarter, giving up just 26 points to help secure the win. They also limited the Mavericks’ three-point shooting, allowing just 11 threes on 32% shooting.

Golden State sent Dallas to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Warriors grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 13 steals and 7 blocks.