Grizzlies Vs Thunder: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – November 18, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on November 17, 2022

Two of the NBA’s best scorers — Ja Morant (eighth, 29.3 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (third, 32.3) — match up when the Memphis Grizzlies (9-6) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (7-8) on November 18, 2022 on BSO.

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Grizzlies Vs Thunder Betting Odds

Injury Report as of November 18

Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Out (Toe), Ziaire Williams: Out (Knee), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)

Thunder: Tre Mann: Out (Back), Darius Bazley: Out (Ankle), Chet Holmgren: Out (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (+6.5)
Total Pick Over (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.

Grizzlies Vs Thunder Stat Rankings

Grizzlies Avg. (Rank) Thunder Avg. (Rank)
113.9 (13th) Points Scored 116.6 (6th)
113.4 (17th) Points Allowed 116.5 (25th)
47.9 (2nd) Rebounds 44.9 (9th)
13.5 (1st) Off. Rebounds 11.8 (9th)
12.3 (13th) 3pt Made 11.9 (16th)
23.6 (21st) Assists 24.6 (14th)
14.0 (14th) Turnovers 13.5 (8th)

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Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Ja Morant 13 29.3 6.2 6.8 1.2 0.3 2.1
Desmond Bane 12 24.7 4.9 4.8 0.6 0.3 3.8
Dillon Brooks 12 15.8 3.4 2.0 0.7 0.2 2.2
Tyus Jones 15 10.4 1.7 3.9 0.7 0.1 1.3
Brandon Clarke 15 10.0 4.5 1.5 0.3 1.0 0.1

Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 14 32.3 4.5 5.9 1.9 1.4 1.1
Josh Giddey 12 14.5 7.2 5.3 0.4 0.5 1.1
Luguentz Dort 15 14.2 4.2 2.3 1.3 0.3 1.6
Tre Mann 13 11.1 3.1 2.2 0.9 0.1 1.8
Aleksej Pokusevski 13 9.8 5.5 1.7 0.8 1.8 1.4

Betting Trends

  • The Grizzlies’ record against the spread is 5-8-2.
  • Memphis has won once ATS (1-1-1) as a 6.5-point favorite or more this year.
  • This year, six of the Grizzlies’ 15 games have hit the over.
  • Memphis’ games have finished with more than 229.5 points six times so far this season.
  • Grizzlies games this season have posted an average total of 227.3, which is 2.2 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Thunder have 10 wins in 15 games against the spread this season.
  • Oklahoma City is 5-1 as a 6.5-point underdog or more.
  • Out of 15 Thunder games so far this season, 10 have hit the over.
  • Oklahoma City’s games have had over 229.5 points seven times this season.
  • This season, Thunder games have resulted in an average scoring total of 233.1, which is 3.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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