Published Jan 8, 9:02pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 8, 9:02pm ET
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Updated Jan 8, 9:18pm ET
One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the OKC Thunder. Who has the edge in our Grizzlies vs Thunder pick?
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| Memphis Grizzlies | +4.5 (-110) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -4.5 (-110) |
Memphis enters this matchup having dropped five of its last six games. Their latest setback includes a 117-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
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The Grizzlies kept it close early, trailing 30-23 after the first quarter. However, the deficit ballooned to 91-68 entering the final frame, and the game's outcome was never in doubt the rest of the way.
All five starters reached double figures for the home team. Anthony Edwards paced the offense with 26 points and five rebounds. Jaden McDaniels added 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field.
The Thunder ended their two-game losing streak with a 129-125 overtime win against Utah on Wednesday night.
OKC led by as many as 20 points in the second quarter before the Jazz pulled ahead by two points (114-112) with three seconds left in regulation. But a jumper from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sent the game into overtime.
Then, the reigning league MVP scored nine of team's 15 points in the extra session, enabling OKC to hold on for a four-point win. SGA poured in a game-high 46 points, along with six rebounds and six assists.
Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 12 boards. Jalen Williams contributed 17 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
OKC has won 16 of the previous 20 meetings in this series and is 13-4 in its last 17 road contests. Simply put, the defending champs have the edge in this matchup.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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