Thunder vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 16, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 16, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder (46-20) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (23-44) at FedExForum on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The contest begins at 8:00 PM ET and airs on BSSE. The Grizzlies are 10.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is set at 219 points for this matchup.

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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Thunder -10.5 219

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Injury Report as of March 16

Thunder: None

Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Santi Aldama: Questionable (Elbow), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Ziaire Williams: Out (Hip), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Wrist), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Jaren Jackson: Questionable (Quadricep), Desmond Bane: Probable (Ankle), Lamar Stevens: Out (Adductor), Lamar Stevens: Out (Adductor), Scotty Pippen Jr.: Questionable (Shin), Vince Williams Jr.: Doubtful (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (-10.5)
Total Pick Over (219)

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 105.7 (30th)
113.1 (13th) Points Allowed 112.2 (9th)
41.7 (27th) Rebounds 42.1 (24th)
8.7 (29th) Off. Rebounds 10.3 (18th)
13.5 (9th) 3pt Made 13.3 (10th)
26.9 (12th) Assists 24.8 (23rd)
11.5 (2nd) Turnovers 14.4 (27th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 65 31.1 5.6 6.4 2.1 0.9 1.3
Jalen Williams 59 19.2 4 4.5 1.1 0.6 1.5
Chet Holmgren 66 16.8 7.8 2.7 0.6 2.5 1.7
Gordon Hayward 25 14.5 4.7 4.6 1.1 0.5 0.9
Josh Giddey 65 11.6 6.1 4.4 0.7 0.5 1

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 37 24.4 4.6 5.3 1 0.5 3.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 57 22.4 5.6 2.1 1.1 1.6 1.8
Gregory Jackson 32 12.7 3.7 0.8 0.4 0.6 1.8
Luke Kennard 35 11.1 2.8 3.1 0.5 0 2.7
Santi Aldama 54 10.5 5.6 2.2 0.7 0.8 1.6

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Thunder are 39-26-1 this season.
  • Oklahoma City is 8-5 as 10.5-point favorites or more.
  • Out of 66 Thunder games so far this year, 34 have hit the over.
  • A total of 46 times so far this year, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined for more than 219 points.
  • The average total for Thunder games this season has been 233.9, which is 14.9 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Grizzlies have 31 wins in 67 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread, as a 10.5-point underdog or greater, Memphis is 7-5.
  • The Grizzlies have played 67 games this year, and 30 of them have hit the over.
  • Memphis’ games have had over 219 points 34 times this season.
  • Grizzlies games average 218.0 total points, 1.0 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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