The Memphis Grizzlies (0-1) and Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) will square off in Game 2 of their first round NBA Playoff series tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will be broadcast live on TNT.
The Thunder are 14.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies on the spread, with the over/under set at 229.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -1200 favorite to win outright, while Memphis is +725 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, April 22.
Grizzlies vs Thunder Betting Prediction for Game 2
My Thunder vs. Grizzlies Game 2 best bet is on Jalen Williams Over 9.5 Rebounds + Assists, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Jalen Williams Over 9.5 Rebounds + Assists (-130)
Grizzlies vs Thunder Odds, Spread, Total
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+14.5 -110 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | +725 |
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-14.5 -110 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | -1200 |
- Grizzlies vs. Thunder spread: Thunder -14.5
- Grizzlies vs. Thunder over/under: 229.5 total points
- Grizzlies vs. Thunder moneyline: Grizzlies +725, Thunder -1200
- Grizzlies vs. Thunder best bet:Jalen Williams Over 9.5 Rebounds + Assists
Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks, Preview
I only want to bet props in this contest. The Thunder are a lot better than Memphis, but are we ready to fully close the door on the idea of the Grizzlies having a shot of bouncing back enough to make a few games in this series close?
In Game 2, we'll learn how much of an outlier Game 1 was, if at all. But As for me, the props are where to look.
For one, I like Jalen Williams over 9.5 rebounds + assists. Williams has gotten this in five of his last six against the Grizzlies going back to last March and including Game 1 of this series.
In his last six opposite of Memphis, he’s never grabbed fewer than five rebounds, and has dropped below five assists just once, finishing with four.
To me, this is another spot to hit it, especially given the pace Memphis will look to play at, and the fact that Oklahoma City can and will run with the Grizzlies — and likely do so more effectively.
I also like Isaiah Joe over 1.5 three-pointers made. In five games against Memphis this year (including Game 1 of the playoffs), Joe has connected on two or more from deep in all but one contest.
The volume is substantial enough to where he's gotten five attempts from deep all but once. And if this is another blowout, that gives Joe more opportunities to clear this line.
In five games against Memphis this year, he is averaging 20.8 minutes per contest, and he landed on exactly 20 last time out. During this run, he has played fewer than 20 minutes against the Grizzlies just once. And for good measure, we'll add in OKC moneyline as the third parlay leg.
Grizzlies vs Thunder Best Bet for Game 2
- Jalen Williams Over 9.5 Rebounds + Assists (-130)
Grizzlies vs Thunder Parlay for Game 2
- Thunder Moneyline
- Jalen Williams Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Isaiah Joe 2+ Three-Pointers Made
Parlay Payout: +260
Grizzlies vs Thunder Betting Trends
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