Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game Picks 4/10/2019

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

FedExForum

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The Golden State Warriors head to FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 8.5 point favorites.

The Warriors have a record of 57-24. They are 1st in the Pacific Division. They have a point differential of 6.7 as they average 117.7 points per game while giving up 111.0 per contest. The Grizzlies have an overall mark of 32-49. They currently are 5th in the Southwest Division. They total 103.2 points per contest and give up 106.0, which is a point differential of -2.8.

Valuable Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 35-44-1 against the spread this season

The Golden State Warriors are 37-43-0 against the over/under this year

Important Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies are 37-42-1 against the spread this season

The Memphis Grizzlies are 35-44-0 against the over/under this year

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

12/02/18 C Damian Jones Shoulder is out indefinitely
04/10/19 C DeMarcus Cousins Rest is doubtful Wednesday vs Memphis
04/10/19 F Draymond Green Rest is doubtful Wednesday vs Memphis
04/10/19 SF Kevin Durant Flu is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs Memphis
04/10/19 G Klay Thompson Knee is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs Memphis
04/09/19 G Andre Iguodala Toe is questionable Wednesday vs Memphis
04/09/19 PG Stephen Curry Ankle is doubtful Wednesday vs Memphis

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

04/09/19 PG Mike Conley Ankle is doubtful Wednesday vs Golden State
04/08/19 C Joakim Noah Knee is downgraded to out Tuesday vs Detroit
04/01/19 C Jonas Valanciunas Ankle is out for season
03/21/19 G Avery Bradley Shin is out indefinitely
03/19/19 SF CJ Miles Foot is out indefinitely
02/23/19 F Jaren Jackson Jr. Quad is out for season
02/23/19 SF Kyle Anderson Shoulder is out for season
01/09/19 G Dillon Brooks Leg is out for season

Player Spotlight

Klay Thompson comes into this game averaging 21.6 points per contest while playing 34.2 minutes per night this year. He grabs 3.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is 82%. Stephen Curry averages 27.3 points per contest in 33.8 minutes per game. He averages 5.2 assists per game and 5.3 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% for the season while his free throw percentage is 92%.

Player Spotlight

Justin Holiday scores 10.3 points per contest while playing 31.8 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.9 rebounds per contest and has 1.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is at 90%. Delon Wright averages 8.6 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 22.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.4 rebounds per game and has 3.2 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State averages 117.7 points per contest, which is 2nd in the league. Their average scoring margin is 6.7 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a unit, which has them ranked 1st. From 3-point territory they shoot 38%, which is good for 3rd in the NBA. They average 46.3 boards per contest and 29.4 assists per game, which ranks them 9th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 11th with 14.3 per game. The Warriors allow 111.0 points per contest, which is 15th in the NBA. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 3rd and 9th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 44.3 rebounds a game which ranks 10th, and they allow 24.2 assists per game which puts them in 12th place in the league. They force 13.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 12th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Memphis is 30th in the NBA with 103.2 points per contest this season. They are 25th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -2.81. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 28th in the league. They are 29th in the NBA in rebounding with 41.7 boards per contest and 18th in assists per game with 23.9. The Grizzlies are 15th in turnovers per contest with 14.0. The Grizzlies give up 106.0 points per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league. Their defense surrenders a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 6th and 22nd in those defensive statistics. They rank 5th with 23.3 dimes allowed per game and 12th with 44.8 boards surrendered per contest. The Grizzlies are 25th in the league in forcing turnovers with 15.2 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors are 1st in the league in defensive rating with 109.3, and their offensive rating of 115.9 is ranked 11th. They are 10th in the NBA in pace with 100.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 56% is 1st. As a unit they are 1st in the league in true shooting percentage with 60% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shot attempts, ranking 8th in the NBA. Golden State is 13th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.7 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 29th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Memphis is 8th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 17th in the league. The Grizzlies are 28th in the NBA in offensive rating with 105.8, and their defensive rating of 108.7 is ranked 9th. In terms of pace they are 30th in the league with 96.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 27th. As a team they are 24th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Warriors/Grizzlies NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Golden State -8.5

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