The Memphis Grizzlies look to keep their 2022 NBA playoff run alive when the Golden State Warriors come into town for a pivotal Game 5 matchup during the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday night. The Warriors have a compelling 3-1 series lead. Guard Ja Morant (bone bruise) is out for Memphis and the Grizzlies were 20-5 without Morant during the regular season.
Tip-off from the FedEx Forum is at 9:30 p.m. ET. Golden State is favored by four points in the latest Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 219. 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 -4
- Warriors vs. Grizzlies over-under: 219 points
- Warriors vs. Grizzlies money line: Golden State -175, Memphis +150
- GS: The over is 4-1 in the Warriors’ last 5 games as a road favorite
- MEM: The Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog
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Why the Warriors can cover
Guard Stephen Curry is an offensive assassin who is the best shooter in the league and can torch anyone defending him. The eight-time All-Star has outstanding ball handles with an array of moves to get past his defender. Curry also constantly moves without the basketball to create space and get clean looks at the rim. The three-time NBA Champion is averaging a team-high 28.1 points, four rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.
Guard Klay Thompson joins his “splash brother” in the backcourt. Thompson is a pure shooter with an effortless stroke as the Washington State product has an excellent shooting range while also giving maximum effort on defense. Thompson logs 19.4 points and 1.3 steals while shooting 37 percent from three. In Game 3, the five-time All-Star racked up 21 points, nine rebounds, and knocked down four 3-pointers.
Why the Grizzlies can cover
Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is elite on the defensive end for Memphis with superb length, footwork and quickness. Jackson Jr. is a rim protector with the ability to score with regularity. The Michigan State product can space the floor but owns the athleticism to get past opposing bigs. Jackson Jr. is averaging 15.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. In his last outing, he tallied 21 points, five boards and five blocks.
Guard Desmond Bane has struggled during this series. However, Bane possesses the tools and can quickly turn it around. The TCU product is a sniper from the outside but has the strength to finish through contact in the paint. Bane is putting up 17.9 points and shoots 47 percent from downtown during the 2022 NBA playoffs. The 2020 first-round pick will come out aggressive with Memphis on the brink of elimination.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the total, projecting 215 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model’s Grizzlies vs. Warriors picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Warriors vs. Grizzlies? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Grizzlies vs. Warriors spread you need to jump on Wednesday, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
