NBA Playoffs Game 3 Preview: Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prognostications, Statistics, and Top Wagers
Thunder vs. Grizzlies showdown: [1mGame 3[m of the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies kicks off at 9:30 pm ET on Thursday, April 24th. The Thunder have been on a roll, leaving the series till now lopsided. But, the action now shifts to Memphis, where Ja Morant and company will be striving to square things off and escape a sweep. Can they pull it off, you ask?
Let's delve into the odds and predictions for this highly anticipated matchup. Remember, always check back to VSiN for previews of every series and daily best bets/player props throughout the playoffs. Our team is also ready to provide you with betting trends and insights from our analytics guru, Steve Makinen, along with all the analysis on our live programming. Subscribing to VSiN for $59 during our Summer Special will give you full access to our insights until August 1st!
Game Details:
Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
When: 9:30 pm ET on Thursday, April 24th
Channel: TNT
Want the inside scoop on the betting odds?
Here's the skinny on the moneyline, spread, and total from DraftKings Sportsbook as of Thursday, April 24th at 12:30 pm ET:
Moneyline: Thunder -410, Grizzlies +320
Spread: Thunder -9.5 (-110), Grizzlies +9.5 (-110)
Total: Over 227 (-110), Under 227 (-110)
What's Steve's pick?
While the Thunder have dominated the series so far, my series play was for the Grizzlies to win a game. It feels like a tough sell right now, considering the Thunder have won by a combined 71 points in the first two games. But, there's hope. Memphis has the potential to turn it around on offense, especially given their regular-season rating of 117.2. With Memphis returning to their home court, where they boast a higher net rating than their season-long mark, and boasting a more precise performance from Ja Morant, they might just manage to avoid getting trounced.
The Thunder may face some scoring regression after putting up 139.2 points in Game 1 and 117.0 points in Game 2. If Memphis can hold the Thunder to similar performances while elevating their own game, we're in for a competitive showdown.
Curious about Memphis's home game performance statistics? Remember, after being outscored by 15 points in the first quarter of Game 2, the Grizzlies only lost the rest of the game by four points, showing some resilience that can be built upon when they step onto their home court.
Bets to place:
If you're willing to take a risk, backing the Grizzlies at +10 (-105) could up your odds of winning. However, this is a high-risk play given the Thunder's dominant performance in the first two games. Bet cautiously and only invest what you're prepared to lose.
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- Despite the Thunder's dominance in the NBA Playoffs series so far, Steve Makinen suggests the Grizzlies could potentially turn things around offensively in Game 3, given their regular-season rating of 117.2.
- At FedExForum, where the Grizzlies have a higher net rating than their season-long mark, Ja Morant's more precise performance could help Memphis avoid getting trounced in Game 3.
- For those willing to take a risk, backing the Grizzlies at +10 (-105) could potentially increase the odds of winning, although it's a high-risk play considering the Thunder's performances in the first two games.
- VSiN offers previews, best bets, and player props for every series throughout the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs, with insights from betting trends, Steve Makinen's analysis, and live programming available for subscribers until August 1st for $59.
- For more in-depth analysis and predictions on the NBA Playoffs, check out related articles such as the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs Betting Guide, NBA Playoffs Predictions Today, and the Nuggets vs. Clippers Predictions.
