Thunder vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 10, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 9, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder (44-19) host the Memphis Grizzlies (22-42) on March 10, 2024 at Paycom Center. The Thunder are favored by 15 points as they enter the matchup winners of two in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The over/under in the contest is 220.

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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Thunder -15 220

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Injury Report as of March 10

Thunder: None

Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Out (Ankle), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist), Ziaire Williams: Out (Back), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Luke Kennard: Questionable (Knee), John Konchar: Doubtful (Ankle), Jordan Goodwin: Doubtful (Achilles), Jordan Goodwin: Doubtful (Achilles), Gregory Jackson: Questionable (Left Knee), Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Lower Back), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (-15)
Total Pick Over (220)

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)
120.8 (3rd) Points Scored 106.0 (30th)
113.2 (12th) Points Allowed 112.3 (9th)
41.6 (27th) Rebounds 41.9 (26th)
8.7 (29th) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (19th)
13.3 (10th) 3pt Made 13.3 (10th)
26.8 (12th) Assists 24.8 (24th)
11.5 (2nd) Turnovers 14.2 (26th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 62 31.2 5.6 6.5 2.1 1 1.3
Jalen Williams 57 19.2 4.1 4.5 1.1 0.5 1.5
Chet Holmgren 63 17 7.8 2.7 0.7 2.5 1.7
Gordon Hayward 25 14.5 4.7 4.6 1.1 0.5 0.9
Josh Giddey 62 11.3 6 4.4 0.7 0.5 1

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. 56 22.6 5.7 2.1 1.1 1.6 1.8
Lamar Stevens 11 11.5 5.1 0.7 0.5 1 0.5
Gregory Jackson 29 11.4 3.7 0.8 0.5 0.6 1.7
Luke Kennard 32 11.1 2.8 3 0.5 0 2.8
Santi Aldama 52 10.6 5.6 2.2 0.7 0.8 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder have covered the spread 38 times in 63 games.
  • Oklahoma City is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 15-point favorite or greater this year.
  • There have been 33 Thunder games (out of 63) that went over the total this year.
  • A total of 44 times so far this season, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined to score more than 220 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 220 points, and that’s 14.0 less than the average total in this season’s Thunder contests.
  • The Grizzlies’ record against the spread is 30-33-1.
  • Memphis doesn’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 15-point underdog or greater this season.
  • This season, 29 of the Grizzlies’ 64 games have gone over the point total.
  • So far this year, 32 Memphis’ games have featured over 220 points scored.
  • Grizzlies games average 218.3 total points, 1.7 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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