Thunder vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 18, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 18, 2023

The Oklahoma City Thunder (16-8) host the Memphis Grizzlies (6-18) at Paycom Center on Monday, December 18, 2023. The contest begins at 8:00 PM ET and airs on BSO. The Thunder are 10.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under is 229.5 points for the matchup.

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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Thunder -10.5 229.5

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Injury Report as of December 18

Thunder: None

Grizzlies: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Ja Morant: Out (Suspension), Luke Kennard: Out (Knee), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle), Derrick Rose: Out (Hamstring), Bismack Biyombo: Doubtful (Back)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (-10.5)
Total Pick Under (229.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Thunder vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Thunder Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
120.4 (5th) Points Scored 106 (30th)
113.6 (13th) Points Allowed 112.3 (11th)
41.1 (26th) Rebounds 42 (24th)
8.5 (29th) Off. Rebounds 10.4 (19th)
12.5 (14th) 3pt Made 12.8 (13th)
25.3 (21st) Assists 23.8 (28th)
12 (4th) Turnovers 13.6 (19th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23 30.7 5.5 6.4 2.7 0.8 1
Jalen Williams 21 17.5 4 3.6 0.9 0.3 1
Chet Holmgren 24 16.9 8.1 2.4 0.8 2.7 1.5
Josh Giddey 24 11.6 5.9 4.4 0.9 0.5 0.8
Luguentz Dort 23 10.7 4.1 1.2 0.9 0.8 1.7

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 23 24.9 4.7 5.2 1.3 0.7 3.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 24 21.8 5.7 1.8 0.8 1.9 1.7
Santi Aldama 18 12.3 5.9 2.1 0.7 0.8 1.7
David Roddy 24 8.4 4.4 1.3 0.7 0.4 1
Ziaire Williams 21 7.7 4.2 1.4 0.5 0.2 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder are 16-7-1 against the spread this year.
  • Oklahoma City has covered every time (2-0) as a 10.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • This year, 13 of the Thunder’s 24 games have hit the over.
  • Oklahoma City’s games have finished with more than 229.5 points 13 times so far this year.
  • Thunder games have had an average of 234 points this season, 4.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Grizzlies are 9-15-0 against the spread this season.
  • Memphis has covered the spread every time (2-0) as a 10.5-point underdog or more this year.
  • This season, 10 of the Grizzlies’ 24 games have gone over the point total.
  • Memphis’ games have finished with over 229.5 points scored six times this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 11.2 points higher than the average scoring total for Grizzlies games of 218.3.

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