The beat goes on for the Golden State Warriors, who have come out this season looking just as sharp as in years past, solidifying themselves as the team to beat in the race for the NBA title. Golden State has been perfect at home early on and will be huge favorites to keep that streak intact when they host the Memphis Grizzlies next time out.
Memphis has gotten off to a nice start this season but it will be a monumental achievement if it can figure out a way to pull off the upset in this one. Doing so would certainly pay off well on the moneyline but the odds are long in NBA gambling.
This NBA basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors will be held at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California at 8:30 p.m ET on Monday, November 5th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on NBA TV.
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Odds Analysis
The Warriors are 8-1 on the season. They have a point-differential of plus-13.1, which is second in the league to only the Milwaukee Bucks. Golden State has gone 4-0 at home with wins over the Thunder, Suns, Wizards and Pelicans.
The Grizzlies have started the season 4-2, although they are only 1-2 on the road thus far. Another loss seems upcoming unless they can figure out a way to slow down the cast of stars for Golden State.
Key Stat
100. That’s the number of points per game the Grizzlies allow on the season, which is the best in the Western Conference. Memphis plays a throwback half-court style while the rest of the NBA has sped up. While the Grizzlies will be big underdogs, if they can force this game to slow down they may be able to hang close and will have a great shot to cover the spread.
The Warriors lead the NBA with an average of 125 points per game. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are both scoring machines, while Klay Thompson is an elite shooter who recently scored 52 points in a game. The Grizzlies are going to have to play great defense to stay close because there is no way they are remaining competitive if the pace picks up in this one.
Player To Watch
Garrett Temple -- The 32-year-old has been an NBA journeyman for years but is on his way to a career year with the Grizzlies. Temple is averaging 14.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per contest. He is shooting 44.8 percent from the field and a sterling 51.6 percent from three-point range.
Temple had 30 points earlier this year in a game against Atlanta and 20 points last time out. He has only averaged 5.7 points in his career but has broken out with this opportunity. It is crucial for several players to step up against the Warriors and he is one needed to play well.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The Grizzlies have the type of style that can frustrate teams with one dynamic ball-dominant star, but the Warriors’ half-court offense has too many options. Golden State should not be too affected by Memphis’ style. The scoring won’t be super high because Memphis will slow this game down at any opportunity, but the Warriors should not be seriously threatened.
Golden State is the pick to roll to yet another home victory in NBA odds.
NBA ATS Pick: Golden State Warriors 113, Memphis Grizzlies 94
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