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The Golden State Warriors will play the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup on Tuesday night. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Grizzlies prediction and pick.
The Warriors and Grizzlies will play on Tuesday as Klay Thompson will play his second game back after a 30-month absence due to injuries. Golden State and Memphis come into play as two of the best teams in the league to this point in the season, both sitting in the top-four in the Western Conference. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have won nine in a row and are 19-4 across their last 23 games, continuing to make noise as one of the best young teams in the NBA. The Warriors come in as slim road favorites vs. Memphis in this one.
Here is how FanDuel has set the Warriors-Grizzlies odds for this Tuesday NBA matchup.
NBA Odds: Warriors-Grizzlies Odds
Golden State Warriors -2 (-110)
Memphis Grizzlies +2 (-110)
Over 221 (-110)
Under 221 (-110)
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Why The Warriors Could Cover The Spread
The Warriors will continue to try to work Klay Thompson back into the mix, as he will join Stephen Curry in the starting lineup for the second time this season on Tuesday. Green did not play after starting and checking out on Sunday, and he is listed as out for this game as well as he nurses a calf injury. The Warriors were able to win without Green on Sunday night vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, as Thompson scored 17 points in 20 minutes of play in a 96-82 Golden State win. This will be a tough matchup on the road without Green, but obviously the Warriors are always a threat to win and cover such a small spread.
Golden State vs. the spread
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The Warriors are 23-14-2 vs. the spread this season, and 19-11-2 as the favorite. As a road favorite, Golden State is 5-5-1 against the line. The Warriors are 5-5 vs. the spread across their last ten games.
Why The Grizzlies Could Cover The Spread
The Grizzlies will be looking to move their winning streak to 10 games when they meet the Warriors on Tuesday night. Memphis has seemingly stopped losing as Ja Morant and company have been playing some beautiful basketball under head coach Taylor Jenkins. Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and others have stepped up as Memphis looks to cement themselves as contenders in the Western Conference. As home underdogs, this could be an appealing spot to bet the Grizzlies. Memphis will look to prove themselves and put the league on notice with a win over the Warriors on Tuesday.
Memphis vs. the spread
The Grizzlies are a fantastic 27-15 vs. the spread this season, going 13-6 vs. the line as underdogs. Memphis is 12-10 against the line on their home floor. The Grizzlies have covered in eight of their last ten games overall.
Final Warriors-Grizzlies Prediction and Pick
Take the Grizzlies and the points on their home floor in this spot. Golden State being without Draymond Green is a big deal for their defense, obviously. Considering that, the Grizzlies may have a bit of an edge here at home. Thompson is also working his way back into game shape, and could show a bit of rust as he tries to find his rhythm. The Grizzlies have been arguably the hottest team in the NBA for a few weeks now and they will look to stay hot at home in a matchup with the Warriors.
Final Warriors-Grizzlies Prediction & Pick: Grizzlies +2 (-110)
