Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies 3/18/2023 Analysis, Tips and Free Picks
This Saturday, the Golden State Warriors will look to bounce back from their recent defeat against the Clippers as they gear up for a challenging back-to-back away game stretch in Memphis against the Grizzlies. Currently sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 36-34 record, the Warriors will face off against the Grizzlies, who, despite their defeat by the Miami Heat on Wednesday, are on top of the Southwest division with an impressive 41-27 record and hold the third spot in the Western Conference standings.
The Warriors will be led by their dynamic duo of Stephen Curry, who is averaging an impressive 30.1 points per game, and Kevin Looney, who has been dominant on the boards, averaging 9.1 rebounds per game. Additionally, Draymond Green has been a standout for the Warriors, leading the team in assists with an average of 6.8 per game. As a team, the Warriors have been a scoring powerhouse, putting up an average of 118.3 points per game and boasting four players with double-figure scoring averages.
- Golden State is 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the Dubs’ last 5 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- The Warriors are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games with a team in the Southwest Division.
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies 3/18/2023 Analysis, Tips and Free Picks
Memphis, on the other hand, will have to make do without their star player, Ja Morant, until Monday. The team will rely heavily on Desmond Bane, who is currently the leading scorer with an average of 21.1 points per game, and Tyus Jones, who leads the team in assists with an average of 4.7 per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been a standout on the boards, leading the Grizzlies in rebounds with an average of 6.6 per game. As a team, the Grizzlies have also been putting up impressive numbers, averaging 115.7 points per game.
While the absence of Morant may give the Warriors a slight edge in this matchup, both teams have demonstrated their offensive prowess throughout the season. It will be intriguing to see how this game unfolds as the Warriors attempt to improve their standing in the highly competitive Western Conference. In their most recent game, the Grizzlies showcased their never-say-die attitude by rallying from a massive 29-point deficit to force OT and eventually secure a comfortable victory.
- The total stayed UNDER in 14 of Memphis’ last 18 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games played in March.
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies. The NBA’s pick is the Memphis Grizzlies. Expect a Grizzlies win in their game against Golden State on Saturday, with a recommended bet on the UNDER. Both teams will be playing back-to-back games, and Memphis has had 17 of their last 24 games go UNDER. They have a solid defense that allows only 111.9 points per game and limits opponents to a league-best 45.0% field goal shooting percentage. Our predicted final score is 109-105 in favor of Memphis, making the best play UNDER.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2022
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -4.5
NBA Totals: 236.5
