The Memphis Grizzlies (7-5) and Golden State Warriors (9-2) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET from the Chase Center in San Francisco. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Warriors are 8.5-point favorites on the spread over the Grizzlies (Warriors -8.5), with the over/under set at 231 total points. The Warriors are -377 favorites to win outright, while Memphis is +300 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs Warriors predictions and NBA picks for Friday, November 15.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Picks, Prediction
Spread
This line is expected to be pretty fluid and will be tough to gauge given Memphis' injury report, in particular. Desmond Bane, Vince Williams Jr. and Brandon Clarke are all questionable — Bane is the big one here considering he hasn't played since the end of October, though Williams Jr. would be a helpful development as well, given he's been out all season. This is a stay-away because, as of this writing, too much is up in the air.
Moneyline
Similar to the spread, I'm not biting. Additionally, it's probably Memphis or nothing considering that the Warriors — at home and in great form — will be heavily juiced on the moneyline. De'Anthony Melton has an ACL sprain but is the only real injury to Golden State. Kyle Anderson is also on the report but is probable to play as of now.
Over/Under
The over/under is at 232.5, but without knowing the full status of Memphis, I'm not interested in playing this either. I will note that, as of early Friday morning, we've detected 87 percent of the public betting the over, but sharp money coming in on the under. Do with that what you will.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Odds
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 231 -110o / -110u | +300 |
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 231 -110o / -110u | -377 |
- Grizzlies vs. Warriors spread: Warriors -8.5 (-110), Grizzlies +8.5 (+110)
- Grizzlies vs. Warriors over/under: 231 points
- Grizzlies vs. Warriors moneyline: Warriors -377, Grizzlies +300
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Preview
This isn't a slate I particularly love, and with so much in the air, there are longshot-worthy plays. Jonathan Kuminga hasn't had the season I thought he would yet, but for whatever reason, he was a Grizzlies killer last season. Sure, Memphis was shorthanded, but they still had Jaren Jackson Jr. (JJJ) for all three meetings last year and Bane for one.
Kuminga scored 20, 29 and 26 in the three meetings, leading the entire game in scoring once. Kuminga is +800 to be the top points scorer on FanDuel, which could be worth a sniff. Though, the answer for top points scorer should probably be Steph Curry or JJJ — even with Bane — who are at -120 and +240, respectively.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Prediction
I'm rolling with Curry as the top points scorer at -120 on FanDuel. It feels like a spot where Kuminga could get hot — he's averaging 19 on 58/44 shooting over his last three — so I don't mind him at +800 to do the same. For the Grizzlies, JJJ should be the guy. He's had success against this defense in the past and is having his best offensive season thus far. He's +240 to be the top points scorer and is also probably worth a look.
