Grizzlies vs Warriors Odds, Lines & Picks (Christmas Day)
- The Grizzlies are 6.5-point road favorites over the Warriors on Sunday night in a Christmas game.
- This is a rematch of a Western Conference semifinal from last season, which the Warriors won
- A look at the Grizzlies vs Warriors odds and matchup can be found below with a pick
Coming off a dismal 1-5 road trip, the Golden State Warriors return home to play the Memphis Grizzlies at 8 pm ET Sunday in a Christmas Day special at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Warriors (15-18, 12-2 home) gave up 91 points in the first half Wednesday night while getting routed by the Brooklyn Nets 143-113. It was the third-highest-scoring first half in NBA history.
The Grizzlies (20-11, 7-9 road) emphatically stopped a two-game losing streak Friday night with a 125-100 win over the Phoenix Suns on the road.
The game will be broadcast on ABC.
Grizzlies vs Warriors Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | -250 | -6.5 (-110) | Over 229.5 (-110) |
| Golden State Warriors | +200 | +6.5 (-110) | Under 229.5 (-110) |
Odds as of December 24th at BetMGM
It’s not often that the Warriors are home underdogs, but that’s what happens when you’re missing your best player. The Grizzlies currently sit second in the Western Conference and are top-ten in the NBA Championship odds.
Grizzlies Betting Outlook
Jaren Jackson Jr and Brandon Clarke both had 24 points and 10 rebounds Friday night in the rout of the Suns.
It was Jackson’s third double-double and eighth 20-point game of the season.
Clarke established a season-high in points as he went 10 for 10 at the free throw line and posted his fourth double-double of 2022-23. Clarke is fourth in the NBA in field goal percentage with a 65.2 mark.
BRANDON CLARKE 🔥
24 PTS (7/10 FG, 10/10 FT) & 10 REB in just 21 MINS off the bench in the 25-point win vs the Suns! #BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/jvBlnPTzhD— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 24, 2022
After missing 18 games with a sprained right big toe, Desmond Bane scored 17 points in 24 minutes.
Dillon Brooks added 16 points, Ja Morant scored 12 – 15 below his average — and Santi Aldama chipped with 10.
Despite making just 4 of 14 field goal attempts, Morant still made a big impact as he finished with 11 assists and six rebounds. He is fifth in the league with 7.9 assists a game.
The Grizzled held a commanding 53-35 rebounds advantage over the Suns, who were missing star Devin Booker because of an injury.
Warriors Betting Outlook
Superstar guard Stephen Curry will miss his sixth straight game with a shoulder injury. He is averaging 30 points a game.
The Warriors were hoping to get Andrew Wiggins (groin) back for Christmas. Instead, he has been ruled out for the 11th game in a row.
JaMychal Green is expected to be inactive for the third game in a row while in the health and safety protocols.
One player who is expected to return is Donte DiVincenzo, who has been sidelined by a non-COVID illness.
Coach Steve Kerr emptied his bench early Wednesday and James Wiseman responded with a career-high 30 points. The third-year center was 12 of 14 from the floor.
James Wiseman in the loss
30 Points (career-high)
12/14 Shooting
6 Rebounds
1/1 Threes
28 Minutes off the bench pic.twitter.com/V4tLwWg0BG— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 22, 2022
Moses Moody and rookie Patrick Baldwin Jr. had 17 points each and Ty Jerome contributed 14 points and seven assists. Jordan Poole had 13 points but was 1 of 11 on three-pointers and committed seven turnovers.
The Warriors allowed the Nets to shoot 64.3% (54 of 84) overall and 63.6% (21 of 33) from distance. Golden State also had 21 turnovers that resulted in 36 points for Brooklyn.
Grizzlies vs Warriors Prediction
This is the teams’ first meeting since the Warriors beat the Grizzlies in six games in a chippy Western Conference semifinal series last season. Prior to that series, Memphis had won four of five games against Golden State.
The Warriors are a much different team at home than on the road. However, as bad as Golden State looked on its road trip, the Grizzlies are the play here.
Pick: Grizzlies -6.5 (-110)
Season record: 3-0 (+3.0 units) ATS
DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOKBET $5 & GET $200 INSTANTLY & A NO SWEAT NBA SGP EVERY DAY!
- FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK
BET $5 & GET $150 GUARANTEED!
- BETMGM SPORTSBOOK
GET UP TO $1,500 BACK IN BONUS BETS!
- CAESARS SPORTSBOOK
GET UP TO $1,000 BACK - ON CAESARS!
- BET365 SPORTSBOOK
BET $5 & GET $150 IN BONUS BETS!
John Perrotto has been covering and writing about sports for various outlets for over 40 years. His work has appeared in the likes of USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com, Forbes.com, The Associated Press, Baseball Digest, and more. John is based out of Beaver Falls, PA.
