Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/25

At 8:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-210) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (+176). The Warriors are favored by 5.5 points and the over/under line is set at 237.5.

Golden State is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 43-31 and has won two straight games. Memphis is 5th in the West at 44-31, but has lost three in a row.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +5.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 1st.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-125 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.

Do the Warriors Stand a Chance in Memphis?

The Warriors improved to 43-31 this season with a dominant 148-106 win over the Spurs on Sunday. Golden State, who were favored by 11.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The total score of 254 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 22.5 points.

Golden State jumped out to a 44-27 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their advantage by holding the Spurs to 17 points in the 2nd quarter. An 11-0 run by the Spurs closed the gap, but the Warriors responded by outscoring San Antonio 43-29 in the 3rd quarter, heading into the 4th with a 111-73 lead.

The Warriors poured in 148 points in their win over the Spurs, shooting 57.7% from the field and hitting 21 threes at a 47.7% clip. Brandin Podziemski led the way with 27 points, knocking down 7 threes at 77.8% efficiency.

Moses Moody added 20 points, while Buddy Hield contributed 19. Podziemski scored 14 of his points in the 3rd quarter, and Hield added 10 in the 4th.

Defensively, the Warriors shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Spurs to just 17 points in their 148-106 win. Overall, they allowed 106 points, with 27 coming in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 3rd, and 33 in the 4th.

Golden State limited San Antonio’s three-point shooting, giving up 16 threes on 38% shooting. The Spurs also went 10/16 from the free-throw line. The Warriors grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 17 steals.

Does Memphis Stand a Chance at Home?

The Grizzlies fell to 44-31 on the season after a 117-103 home loss to the Celtics on Monday. Memphis, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 220, falling short of the O/U line of 236.

Memphis started strong, leading 32-25 after the 1st quarter. They went on a 12-0 run to take the lead, but Boston responded by outscoring them 41-29 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th quarter down 92-85, the Grizzlies managed only 18 points in the final period while the Celtics put up 25.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 26 points and 5 assists in their 117-103 loss to the Celtics, scoring 12 points in the 2nd quarter. Santi Aldama added 21 points, including 7 in the 4th, while Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.

Memphis shot 44.6% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes, with 11 makes overall. Morant connected on 2 threes at 28.6%, while Aldama and Jackson each made 3, with Jackson shooting 50% from deep.

Despite a solid defensive effort in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, the Grizzlies gave up 41 points in the 2nd, leading to a 117-103 loss to the Celtics. Memphis held Boston to 40% shooting from the field.

The Grizzlies allowed 21 three-pointers on 33% shooting and sent the Celtics to the line 19 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Memphis finished with 40 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 3 blocks.