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Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction 11-15-24 NBA Picks

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Evan Walker

Memphis Grizzlies (7-5) vs. Golden State Warriors (9-2)
November 15, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Golden State Warriors -7.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies invade the Chase Center to do battle with the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in pretty good form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall, but they are hoping to bounce back here after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Lakers in a 128-123 road defeat on Wednesday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team in scoring with 29 points on 10 of 20 shooting, while Santi Aldama, Scotty Pippen Jr, and Marcus Smart each scored 15 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to erase an early 15- points deficit and lead by nine points, only to let their hard work go to waste in the fourth quarter where the Lakers poured in 37 points to snatch the game from them.

Golden State Warriors

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been on fire as they’ve won nine of their first 11 games of the season and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Mavericks in a thrilling 120-117 home win on Tuesday. Stephen Curry led the team with 37 points, six rebounds, and nine assists on 14 of 27 shooting, Jonathan Kuminga added 16 points off the bench while De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield scored 14 points each. As a team, the Warriors shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 41 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 13-point lead to trail by seven points midway through the fourth quarter before they closed the final 3:51 on a 15-5 run to steal the game thanks to a late flurry from Curry. The Warriors will take on the Clippers after this game.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

The Grizzlies have lost 15 of their last 16 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
The Warriors have won each of their last seven home games against the Grizzlies.
The Warriors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage.
The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Warriors’ last 10 Friday games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Grizzlies’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

Stephen Curry ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (93.9%) this season.
Draymond Green ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (5.2) this season.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

Zach Edey ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FG% (62.2%) this season.
Jaren Jackson Jr. ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (28.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Warriors rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.9%).
The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.1%).
The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (30.8).
The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (63.0).

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies are still missing Ja Morant and they have Brandon Clarke, Desmond Bane, and Vince Williams all listed as questionable, while the Warriors are only missing De’Anthony Melton for this one. The Grizzlies are still a very dangerous team despite missing some players, but the Warriors are clearly the team in better form and they are only growing in confidence with every win they collect. It’s hard to see anything but a win for the Warriors at home, but the Grizzlies love to play spoiler and I think they can keep this one close till the end.