Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Tips & Odds – Apr. 09, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction 09.04.2023. Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies will meet in the new NBA round. Oklahoma has a victory over the Jazz behind it, and the Grizzlies suffered a narrow defeat against the Pelicans.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies 1×2: 2.02/1.672
Asian Handicap: -1.5/+1.5: 1.765/1.84
Total Over/Under: Over 230.5/Under 230.5: 1.83/1.83
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team News
Oklahoma is so close to the playoffs, yet so far away. It is in 10th place in the Western Conference of the NBA. They could not have placed better with a ratio of 39 wins-42 losses. They are two wins behind the Pelicans and Lakers, but whether they will reach them no longer depends only on them.
In the last round, Oklahoma defeated the Jazz 114:98. Before that. They had an unpleasant streak of three losses. They played with the Warriors 136:125. The Pacers beat them 121:117 and the Suns 128:118.
In the victory against the Jazz, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander excelled. He had 22 points and seven rebounds, and assists. Success followed as the Thunder had six more players score in double figures.
Clearly, the young Thunder team has decided to play as a team this season, and it has often worked for them. Now they only have a clash against the strong Grizzlies and regret the missed opportunities this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Team News
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home. It was a 119:109 victory at FedEx Forum. Desmond Bane led the way with 30 points and added five assists. He managed to make two offensive and five defensive rebounds. Ja Morant was right behind and scored 23 points with nine assists and six rebounds. And the rest of the team was in a good mood that evening, so the victory was not in question.
In the next match against the Pelicans, they lost 138:131 in a fantastic game full of excitement.
The Grizzlies are now second in the Western Conference. They are two wins behind the top-seeded Nuggets and still have a shot at the No. 1 seed, but that will also depend on the Nuggets.
Memphis lost to the Bulls 128:107. Before that, they beat the Clippers 108:94 after losing to them in an exciting match that ended 141:132. The Grizzlies are an offensive team that can beat any opponent in the NBA, but poor defense often costs them wins.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies H2H
18.12. 22 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies 115:109
08.12. 22 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies 102:123
19.11. 22 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies 110:121
Injuries and suspensions
Oklahoma City Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevsky, Kenrich Williams, Chet Holmgren
Memphis Grizzlies: Zaire Williams, Steven Adams, Brendon Clarke. Dillon Brooks and Jake LaRavia are questionable.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Memphis is the favorite in this matchup, but only by a margin. Thunder has shown that this season it can surprise every team and even play completely dominantly. Here we recommend a bet that the total points will cross 230 as both teams have been scoring high points per game lately.
Tip-off Time: Sunday, 09.04.2023. 21:30 CET
Prediction: Over 230.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: 22bet