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Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: FedExForum — Memphis, TN

Article updated Mar 18, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Golden State Warriors are on the road playing the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum stadium on Saturday, 3/18/2023 @ 8:00pm EST. Memphis is the betting favorite opening

Game outlook

The Golden State Warriors are on the road playing the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum stadium on Saturday, 3/18/2023 @ 8:00pm EST. Memphis is the betting favorite opening at -4.5 and the current line is Golden State -2.

Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Grizzlies to win tonight's game by 11 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Memphis Grizzlies to cover the 2 point spread and the total to go under 235.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Golden State 111 to Memphis 122

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

51% of SportsJaw users predict Golden State Warriors to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 52%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be GS 119.75, MEM 115.75.

OddsShark 's prediction is Memphis will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.

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Golden State Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 5, Golden State is ranked #2 in offense (scoring an average of 118.27 per game), #25 in defense (allowing an average of 117.74 points to be scored against them per game) and are 36-35 (33-37-1 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Warriors hit an average of 47.63% of their field goals (ranked #13) and 79.33% of their free throws (ranked #11) and makes an average of 38.55% of their three pointers ranked #3 in the NBA). They average 44.04 rebounds per game (ranked # 10) and average 29.60 offensive assists and 15.71 turnovers per game (ranked # 1 and 29 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Golden State allows an average of 47.09% field goals (ranked #13) and 77.61% free throws (ranked #8 in the NBA) The Warriors allow an average of 36.48% of the three pointers (ranked #19) and averages 43.80 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 43.80) Finally, the Warriors average 25.80 defensive assists and 13.76 turnovers per game (ranked # 18 and 13 respectively).

Memphis Key Betting Stats

Memphis Grizzlies has a power ranking of 12 and are #11 for offense (scoring an average of 115.66 per game), #5 for defense (giving up an average of 111.94 points per game) and 42-27 (32-35-2 ATS) overall. Golden State went 1-2 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Memphis.

For offense, the Grizzlies hit an average of 46.90% of their field goals (ranked #19) and 72.72% of their free throws (ranked #30) and makes an average of 34.43% of their three pointers (ranked #25 in the NBA). They average 46.99 rebounds per game (ranked # 3) and average 25.41 offensive assists and 13.03 turnovers per game (ranked # 11) and 10 respectively).

On defense, Memphis allows an average of 44.98% field goals (ranked #1) and 78.74% free throws (ranked #22 in the NBA) The Grizzlies allow an average of 35.26% of the three pointers (ranked #9) and averages 44.51 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 44.51) Finally, the Grizzlies average 26.22 defensive assists and 14.60 turnovers per game (ranked # 26 and 6 respectively).

Betting Summary

Memphis has the advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Memphis Grizzlies to cover the 2 point spread and the total to go under 235.5 points.

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Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NBA Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Warriors vs Grizzlies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Warriors vs Grizzlies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Golden State Warriors+160 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · Memphis Grizzlies-190 → +109Moved
  • Spread · Golden State Warriors+4.5 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Memphis Grizzlies-4.5 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over236.5 (-110) → 235.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under236.5 (-110) → 235.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Golden State Warriors
1-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Memphis Grizzlies
4-0 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-03-18T10:14:05.748Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-09Golden State Warriors 110 · Memphis Grizzlies 131
  • 2023-01-25Memphis Grizzlies 120 · Golden State Warriors 122
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Memphis Grizzlies defeated Golden State Warriors 133-119

Memphis Grizzlies defeated Golden State Warriors 133-119 on March 18, 2023, a 14-point decision in the series. Memphis Grizzlies' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 33-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Golden State Warriors -2 (-110) spread, Memphis Grizzlies covered, while the 252 combined points finished over the recorded total of 235.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DocthizzMoneyline · Memphis Grizzlies -186Win
  • StevedSpread · Memphis Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Golden State Warriors +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Golden State Warriors +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 233.5 (-110)Win
  • KryptonSpread · Golden State Warriors +1 (-110)Loss
  • DawhizSpread · Golden State Warriors -1 (-110)Loss
  • MickeytSpread · Memphis Grizzlies +1 (-110)Win