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May 9, 9:30 PM | FedExForum

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

55-27TEAM RECORD46-36



FedExForum features an NBA battle between the host Memphis Grizzlies and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder in betting action on Monday.

The Grizzlies sport records of 46-36 and 52-29-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Thunder sit at 55-27 and 43-38-1 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 41-41 for the Grizzlies and 45-37 for the Thunder.



View Oklahoma City vs Memphis Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 2.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, while the total was hovering around 198 at most shops.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Grizzlies at No. 13 and the Thunder at No. 8 heading into this contest. Handicapping models run by the computers at Odds Shark project a 105-103 result in favor of the Thunder.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Memphis's No. 12-ranked offense (99.9 PPG) against a Thunder defense that ranks No. 18 at 101 PPG. The Grizzlies have averaged 47.1% from the field per game, more than the Thunder have managed so far this season (46.4% on average).

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Thunder own the league's No. 16-rated mark, allowing 101.3 points per game when on the road. Memphis, on the other hand, rates No. 11 in home scoring.

In their last action, Oklahoma City was a 101-93 loser on the road against the Grizzlies. They failed to cover the 3–point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (194) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Russell Westbrook poured in 23 points and chipped in with 12 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City on Saturday, as the Grizzlies rolled to a 101-93 victory over Oklahoma City at FedExForum.




Oklahoma City Thunder Trends:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Memphis are 7-3
After playing Memphis are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Memphis Grizzlies Trends:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 5-5


A few Thunder at Grizzlies trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing Memphis
Oklahoma City is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Oklahoma City is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games
Memphis is 8-1-1 ATS in its last 10 games


Next up:
Oklahoma City home to Memphis, Wednesday, May 11
Memphis at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 11

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