Golden State has an opportunity to head home with a 2-0 advantage if it can add another win over Memphis on Tuesday night in the 2022 NBA playoffs. The Warriors held on for a 117-116 win in the opening game of their Western Conference semifinal series on Sunday. They have now won 10 of their last 11 games, though Memphis was able to cover the spread in Game 1.
Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from FedExForum in Memphis. The Warriors are listed as two-point favorites in the latest Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with the over-under set at 227.5. Before locking in any Grizzlies vs. Warriors picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Grizzlies, and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Grizzlies vs. Warriors:
- Warriors vs. Grizzlies spread: Golden State -2
- Warriors vs. Grizzlies over-under: 227.5 points
- Warriors vs. Grizzlies money line: Golden State -130, Memphis +110
- GS: Over is 4-0 in Warriors’ last four games as road favorites
- MEM: Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as home underdogs
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Why the Grizzlies can cover
Guard Ja Morant is fearless when attacking the rack to either finish at the rim or dish the rock to a fellow teammate. Morant is extremely athletic, consistently pulls down boards and has amazing court vision. The 2022 All-Star is averaging 23.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game. In Game 1, he produced 34 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.
Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. can dictate and dominate the game on the defensive end. Jackson Jr. has fantastic length, footwork and plays with stellar anticipation. The Michigan State product also has a nice shooting touch. He is putting up 14.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. In Game 1, Jackson Jr. dropped a playoff career-high 33 points with 10 rebounds and shot 6-for-9 from downtown.
Why the Warriors can cover
Golden State’s depth was on display Sunday, as Jordan Poole poured in 31 points off the bench in the win. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson had mediocre games by their standards, which does not bode well for Memphis on Tuesday. The Grizzlies received 34 points from star guard Morant, but it still was not enough to beat the balanced Warriors.
Curry, Poole and Thompson are all averaging more than 20 points per game during the playoffs, while Morant and Desmond Bane (questionable, back) are the only Memphis players scoring more than 16 points per game in the postseason. Golden State has won 10 of its last 11 games and has covered the spread in eight of its last 12 games. The Warriors have too many scoring options for Morant and Memphis to deal with.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the total, projecting 224 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model’s Warriors vs. Grizzlies picks at SportsLine.
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