Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

At 7:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. The Thunder are currently favored by 7 points and have won 10 straight games. The over/under line is set at 229.5.

Memphis comes into this game with a record of 22-10 and is currently on a 2-game win streak. The Thunder are 25-5 and sit atop the Western Conference standings.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -7

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-113 in favor of the Thunder.
  • Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will the Grizzlies Find a Way to Win in Oklahoma City?

Memphis improved to 22-10 on the season with a 132-124 road win over the Pelicans on Friday. The Grizzlies, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 256 points exceeded the O/U line of 238.5 by 17.5 points.

A key moment came when Memphis went on a 10-0 run, turning a 65-59 deficit into a 69-65 lead. They extended their lead to 104-88 by the end of the 3rd quarter, but the Pelicans made a push in the 4th, outscoring the Grizzlies 36-28.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 33 points, including 13 in the 3rd quarter, as they defeated the Pelicans 132-124. Ja Morant added 25 points, with 15 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Memphis hit 17 threes at a 41.5% clip, with Jackson connecting on 4 threes at 66.7%, and Morant hitting 3 at 75%. The Grizzlies shot 47.2% from the field overall.

Despite giving up 124 points, the Grizzlies managed to secure a win over the Pelicans on Friday. Memphis allowed 36 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters but held New Orleans to 25 points in the 1st and 27 in the 3rd. The Pelicans shot 44% from the field.

The Grizzlies did a great job defending the three, limiting the Pelicans to 11 made threes on 28% shooting. Memphis also recorded 12 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Does Oklahoma City Stand a Chance at Home?

With a 106-94 win over the Hornets on Saturday, the Thunder improved to 25-5 on the season. Oklahoma City was favored by 13.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 200, falling short of the 214-point O/U line.

Oklahoma City took control early, leading 61-46 at halftime after winning both the 1st and 2nd quarters. They edged the Hornets 29-28 in the 3rd quarter and went into the 4th with a 90-74 lead. Charlotte outscored the Thunder 20-16 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

In the Thunder’s win over the Hornets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 22 points, 9 of which came in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Jalen Williams added 20 points, scoring 9 in the 3rd and 7 in the 4th, while Aaron Wiggins chipped in 17, with 10 coming in the opening quarter.

Wiggins also hit 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while the team as a whole struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.3% with 10 made threes. Overall, the Thunder shot 47.7% from the field.

The Thunder put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Hornets to just 94 points. Oklahoma City allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 2nd, before giving up 28 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 20 points to secure the win.

Overall, the Thunder held the Hornets to 36% shooting, including 32% from three-point range, with Charlotte making 11 threes. Oklahoma City also recorded 40 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards, and finished with 9 steals.