Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Odds & Picks – 1/4/2025

• Date: January 4, 2025
• Venue: Chase Center

Betting Odds

Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Win Probabilities

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies (23-12) clash with the Golden State Warriors (17-16) on Saturday night at 8:30 PM ET in what promises to be an intriguing matchup at Chase Center. This game marks a back-to-back for the Grizzlies, who played just a day prior, which could be a significant factor. The quick turnaround often affects players' performance, especially when combined with the long cross-country travel.

Despite their recent struggles, the Warriors are slight favorites, with a spread of Warriors -2.5 and a moneyline set at -140. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies come in with an implied win probability of 44%, while the Warriors sit at 56%. Memphis has shown resilience lately, winning 21 of their last 30 games, even though they stumbled against the Sacramento Kings in their last outing, falling 138-133. Conversely, Golden State enters after a dominant performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, winning decisively, 139-105.

Betting trends suggest sharp money is favoring the Over on player prop markets, particularly for Jonathan Kuminga's Points and Assists. The prop total opened at 24.5, indicating confidence in Kuminga's ability to contribute, and it has seen a rise to 25.5, reflecting increased interest from bettors.

The combination of Memphis's fatigue, their travel challenges, and Golden State's home-court advantage could heavily influence the outcome. With the Warriors looking to build on their recent win and the Grizzlies needing to bounce back, this matchup is set to deliver some exciting basketball and plenty of betting intrigue.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

Final Score: Memphis Grizzlies 115.33 vs Golden State Warriors 114.8

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