The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will face the No. 8-seeded Memphis Grizzlies on the road at 8:30 p.m. CT Thursday in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
OKC secured a 118-99 home win over Memphis in Game 2 on Tuesday. The Thunder now holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Grizzlies game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
Thunder vs. Grizzlies prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 115, Memphis 103
Memphis hasn’t been able to play its game this series. Its fast-paced offense has hit a blue-and-orange wall, and it hasn’t been nearly as effective in the half-court setting. I don’t see a change of scenery solving that issue. OKC’s defense will continue to enforce its will, and the team will claim a 3-0 series lead.
Thunder vs. Grizzlies betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, April 23
Odds: Thunder by 8.5
Over/under: 226.5
Moneyline: OKC -350 | Memphis +280
Thunder vs. Grizzlies injury updates
Thunder: Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke (right knee PCL sprain) is out. Jaylen Wells (right wrist fracture, facial laceration and concussion protocol) is out.
Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With postseason averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5 assists
- Lu Dort: 10 points, 6 rebounds and 1.5 steals
- Jalen Williams: 22 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists
- Chet Holmgren: 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists
Projected Grizzlies starting lineup
- Ja Morant: 20 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5 assists
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: 7.5 points, 3 rebounds and 2.5 assists
- Desmond Bane: 14 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: 15 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1 assist
- Zach Edey: 4 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
What channel is Thunder vs. Grizzlies NBA game on tonight?
The Thunder and Grizzlies will play at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, on FanDuel Sports Network and TNT.
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