Warriors vs Grizzlies Odds, Lines & Predictions (Mar. 9)

• Bitter rivals face off Thursday as the Golden State Warriors battle the Memphis Grizzlies
• Both teams are coming off losses
• Keep reading for the Warriors vs Grizzlies odds and picks

While Ja Morant won’t be on the floor, you better believe there is no shortage of anticipation for Thursday’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors (34-32, 7-25 away) and the Memphis Grizzlies (38-26, 26-5 home) at the FedExForum. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. Find the Warriors vs Grizzlies odds below.

The Dubs have lost two straight since Stephen Curry returned, falling to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Memphis is also in the midst of a cold skid, dropping three in a row, which now leaves them tied with the Sacramento Kings for second place in the West.

Warriors vs Grizzlies Odds

The Dubs are a 1.5-point favorite with moneyline odds of -120. They’ve covered in 47.7% of their games. The Grizz come back at +100 and have a home ATS underdog record of 2-0. Golden State has won both meetings this season.

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Odds as of March 8th at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Warriors Betting Trends

Golden State might sit in sixth place in the Western Conference in the NBA Playoff Bracket, but they’re still struggling to find consistency on a nightly basis. Even with Steph back in the mix, the Dubs aren’t exactly winning games quite yet, despite the superstar doing more than his part.

Steve Kerr’s squad gave up 137 points to the young Thunder on Tuesday, losing by nine points. Curry went off for 40 points, seven assists, and six rebounds in just his second contest since returning including a season-high 10 three-pointers, but it wasn’t enough. Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson both posted 20+ as well.

Steph Curry tonight 🎯

40 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
10 3PM (season-high) pic.twitter.com/WpdmrMuVlM

— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2023

Turnovers were a major issue for the Warriors here, coughing up the rock 21 times. That translated into 26 points for Oklahoma City. A slow first half proved to be costly as they ended up playing catch-up for most of the evening. Nevertheless, Golden State will be fired up for Thursday’s encounter in Memphis considering these two teams hate each other and without Morant, the Dubs have a clear opportunity to end their losing ways.

Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Grizz is in a tough position at the moment. Brandon Clarke just tore his Achilles and will be out until 2024 and Ja is away from the team indefinitely after flashing a gun on IG Live. There is no timetable for his return and Colorado police are investigating if he brought a firearm on the team plane. If that proves to be the case, Morant could face a lengthy suspension from the NBA, which undoubtedly kills Memphis’s chances at winning a title.

That being said, Taylor Jenkins’ squad just needs to focus on the task at hand and that’s Golden State. Even though Ja isn’t playing, there is lots of motivation to grab a win after the Dubs knocked them out of the playoffs last season.

The Grizzlies are coming off a rough trip to LA, losing to the Clippers and LeBron James-less Lakers. It’s clear the absence of Morant is hurting them, with Jaren Jackson Jr’s 26 points versus the Purple and Gold about the only bright spot. Desmond Bane, who Jenkins will be relying on heavily, had a brutal night with just seven points in 34 minutes.

ENERGYYYYYYYY X. pic.twitter.com/3ck2cT1Ega

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 8, 2023

Memphis shot a putrid 24% from long range and got outdueled on the boards by LA, 57-45, much in part to Anthony Davis. He finished with not only 30 points but 22 rebounds. On a more positive note, Memphis returns home where they’ve only lost five times all season.

Warriors vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies might be better at home, but it’s only a matter of time until Curry’s presence results in a win. Take Golden State to continue its dominance of Memphis.

Pick: Warriors -1.5 (-110)