NBA Play-In Tournament Analysis: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors

The Western Conference in the NBA will have an excellent matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies (48-34) and the Golden State Warriors (48-34) as they face off in the NBA Play-In on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00 PM ET. The action will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, where the Warriors are favored with a point spread at -7.5 (+100) at MyBookie.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a 132-97 blowout victory to the Dallas Mavericks, which ended their two-game skid. They are 3-2 in their last five matchups, which could arguably set them up solidly here.

Their roster is also cleared to go, which means both teams are going to have strong performances to make this a competitive matchup. Ja Morant leads with 23.2 points and 7.3 assists each game.

Memphis is second in the league in scoring at 121.7 points a game. Their defense has been allowing 116.9 points each contest, ranking 24th. This is a solid difference between the two averages for the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies rank sixth in their offensive efficiency per 100 possessions with the ball and 10th on defense at the same rate. They also have the best pace of play in the game, which could give them a boost on offense. Their efforts overall on the court put them as the sixth-best efficient team.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Warriors are 2-3 in their latest five games played. They are coming off a 124-119 overtime thriller defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers. At least with their recent losses, they have been within the single digits against teams like the Memphis Grizzlies.

Steph Curry leads them with 24.5 points and six assists each game. Draymond Green is also putting in the work with 9.0 points and 6.1 rebounds each game. As for the rest of their roster, they are cleared to play with no other players on the reserve.

Golden State has been getting 113.8 points a game, ranking 17th. Defensively, they rank eighth for giving up 110.5 points each game to opponents. This spread is thinner compared to the Grizzlies.

The Warriors’ offensive efficiency, per 100 possessions, ranks 15th while their efficiency on the defensive end at the same rate ranks seventh. Overall, they are the 10th-most efficient team in the league on both ends of the floor.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie gives you the most appealing Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors betting odds, with the Warriors as 7.5-point favorites. The Warriors have a good opportunity to win at home with market predictions suggesting they have a 62.4 percent chance of success.

The Memphis Grizzlies are 22-19 on the road while the Warriors have been 24-17 at home. While the Warriors are appealing, the Grizzlies will likely have a slightly better chance at success. Look for the Grizzlies to cover the spread and to stay within reach.

Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +7.5 (-120)