There are six teams within two games of each other at the top of the Western Conference standings. It’s not a surprise that the Golden State Warriors are among them, but so too are the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have surprised many by their hot start and would really turn some heads if they can somehow steal a road win over the defending champion Warriors.
Golden State was upset at home recently by the Toronto Raptors but the Grizzlies are not in the same stratosphere as Toronto and will be a substantial underdog. The Warriors are hoping to break away from the pack in the West soon and can begin their journey by picking up this victory in NBA gambling.
This NBA basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors will be held at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California at 10:30 p.m ET on Monday, December 17th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on NBA TV.
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Odds Analysis
The Grizzlies have a record of 16-11 on the year which is currently atop the Southwest standings. They have won half of their 14 road games and are hoping to grab a playoff spot despite most projections having them in the lottery this season.
The Warriors are 19-10 on the season, and while they are currently tied for first place in the West, the losses have been more common than expected. Golden State has only lost three of their 15 home games this season and will be the favorite in NBA odds.
Key Stat
102.1. That’s the number of points per game the Grizzlies are allowing this season, which is the second-fewest in the NBA. Memphis likes to play a slow-down style of basketball and also has solid defense.
The Grizzlies are only allowing opponents to shoot 44.6 percent from the field but they will have their hands full against an explosive Warriors team. Golden State is averaging 115.6 points per game, which is third in the NBA.
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are both averaging 28.9 points per game, while Klay Thompson is adding 22.4 points per contest. The challenge for Memphis will be keeping an eye on all three elite shooters which is not an easy task.
Injury Report
Warriors power forward DeMarcus Cousins is coming off a torn Achilles and has missed the entire season, but he has started to get some action with the G League affiliate. That means he could be close to a return to NBA action, so keep an eye on his status.
Cousins averaged 25.2 points and 12.9 rebounds per game last year with the Pelicans before getting injured. He is not going to have that big of a role with Golden State and will likely be brought along slowly, but he could have an impact on this game if he plays.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The Grizzlies have the type of defense that can keep them in games even when the other team has more talent. Point guard Mike Conley and big man Marc Gasol will need to play well in order for Memphis to stay close.
Golden State is the easy choice to win this game but the more important thing is which team covers the spread. Check back to see where it comes in because the Grizzlies could be the right call in NBA odds.
NBA ATS Pick: Golden State Warriors 113, Memphis Grizzlies 101
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