The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Golden State Warriors at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee for a Western Conference clash and their first encounter of the 2016-17 season. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:05 PM and is to be aired for local audiences on FSN. Both teams enter hot as Memphis has won their last five in a row while Golden State has won nine of their last ten overall.
Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies Overview
The Golden State Warriors have gone 20-2 since their embarrassing opening game defeat against San Antonio at the Oracle Arena. The Warriors continue to decimate the competition as they have all the weapons they need to procure astounding results. The Warriors most recent exploit was a defeat of the Utah Jazz on the road by a score of 106-99. The acquisition of Kevin Durant has allowed this team to once again hit the ground running in 2016.
The Grizzlies are back to doing what the Grizzlies, playing in-your-face and physical basketball. Outside an overtime win along their streak, the Boys in Blue have held opponents to 100 points or less in four of their last five outings. This sample includes teams such as Portland, Los Angeles and Orlando. Teams known more for their offensive initiatives.
Golden State at Memphis Key Betting Trends
The Grizzlies sport a 16-8 record overall while posting a 13-11 mark against the spread. Golden State is prone to be overvalued as defending Western Conference Champions and thus they are 11-11 ATS while posting a fantastic 20-3 record overall which leads the league currently. It is worth mentioning that Memphis is 9-4 SU at home this season, as they are known for owning home court advantage at the FedEx Forum.
Public Money Consensus
Almost expected with a blue chip outfit like Golden State, 99% public are taking Golden State against the spread. In this market Golden State is priced as a -105 favorite compared to Memphis who require a bit more juice as a -115 dog at this price. The Warriors on the Money Line require serious juice as they are a -625 road favorite compared to Memphis who comes in as a +475 home pooch. The Over/Under market has risen a point since it opened at 209 and now sits at 210 with 96% of the consensus liking the Over.
