Golden State hosts Memphis in a Western Conference battle on Wednesday, March 20. The Warriors are 35-32 overall this season. They have lost five of their last eight games, but the Warriors are still in play-in position. The Warriors are four games behind the Kings in sixth place. The Grizzlies are 23-46 overall and their playoff chances are coming to an end. They have also lost five of their last six games. These two teams will be notified at 10 p.m. EST.
Memphis losing 5 of the last 6 games
Memphis is 23-46 overall this season. They sit in 13th place in the Western Conference and are nearing the end of their playoff hopes. The Grizzlies are 13 games out of a playoff spot. Memphis has lost three straight games. They have also lost five of their last six games.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost 121-111 in overtime on Monday, March 18. Desmond Bane hit a go-ahead basket in the final 30 seconds to take the lead before De’Aaron Fox tied the game and forced the game into overtime. . In the extra period, Memphis was dominated as they took the loss. Jaren Jackson Jr. was the team’s leading scorer with 25 points on 8-of-27 shooting.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is the team’s leading scorer at 22.4 points per game. Santi Aldama is the best rebounder with 5.6 rebounds per game. Vince Williams Jr. is averaging a team-high 3.4 assists per game.
Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Ziaire Williams, Derrick Rose, Vince Williams Jr., Luke Kennard, Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke, Yuta Watanabe and Lamar Stevens will not participate in Wednesday’s game. Santi Aldama is also questionable for the game.
Memphis averages 105.9 points per game, which ranks last in the league. They are shooting 43.7% from the field, which also puts them last. The Grizzlies are the worst 3-point shooting team at 34.8% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Grizzlies allow 112.4 points per game, which ranks them 10th. They are forcing their opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field which ranks 16th. Memphis is the fifth-worst defensive team from 3-point range, with opponents making 37.6 percent from behind the arc.
Memphis is 34-35 against the spread this season. They are 20-14 ATS when playing on the road. The Grizzlies are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games. Memphis is also 5-3 ATS in its last eight games. Memphis has covered four of its last five road games before Wednesday. The under is 37-31-1 when the Grizzlies have played this season. The score is 6-4 in Memphis’ last 10 games. Memphis ranks 17th in pace of play, with the Grizzlies averaging 99.9 possessions per game.
The Warriors have lost 5 of 8 games
Golden State is 35-32 overall this season. The Warriors are in 10th place in the Western Conference. They are 2.5 games ahead of the Rockets for last place in the play-in games. Golden State is also just four games behind the Kings for sixth place in the Western Conference. The Warriors had lost five of their last eight games before Wednesday.
In their last game, the Warriors lost 119-112 to the Knicks at home on Monday, March 18. The Warriors never led the game as the Knicks took it at home. Golden State shot 47.7% from the field and 38.9% from behind the arc. Golden State also turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Steph Curry led the team in scoring with 27 points on 8-of-20 shooting and he also grabbed five rebounds.
Steph Curry leads the team with 27 points per game. Draymond Green is the best rebounder on the roster with 7.1 rebounds per game. Chris Paul distributes a team 6.9 assists per game.
Moses Moody and Draymond Green are both questionable for the game.
The Warriors are averaging 118.3 points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Golden State averages 47.2% from the field which ranks 16th. They are shooting 37.6% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks eighth in the NBA.
On defense, the Warriors allow 116.8 points per game, which ranks them 19th. Golden State is allowing their opponents to make 47% from the field, which ranks them 12th on the defensive end. They are the eighth best defensive team from 3-point range with their opponents shooting 35.7% from behind the arc.
Golden State is 35-30-2 against the spread this season. They are 13-20-2 ATS when playing at home. The Warriors are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games. Golden State has covered just twice in its last six outings. Golden State is 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. The over is 34-33 when the Warriors have played this season. The under is 6-4 in their last 10 games. The over has hit in three consecutive home games. Golden State is the 12th best pace of play team with 101.6 possessions per game.
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The Warriors and Grizzlies are both sliding with far more losses than wins in recent weeks. Golden State has better players who are healthier than Memphis. The Grizzlies have been hit by the injury bug and it will hurt them in this road game. Golden State is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies’ poor offense will be on full display as Golden State’s above-average defense will shut down their opponents with ease.
Take the warriors to cover.
Prediction: Golden State Warriors -10
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Both teams’ pace of play hovers around the middle of the league. But the offensive firepower is very weak throughout the season. The underside is the play in this game as Memphis is in last place among the most offensive stats in the game. The Warriors should keep this as a low scoring game. The under is 6-4 in Golden State’s last 10 games.
Take the bottom on Wednesday.
Prediction: Under 217
