Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies
In-form Thunder host out of form Grizzlies at home
- The Oklahoma City Thunder is undefeated at home this season with 13 wins in a row.
- The Grizzlies manage to win 50% of their games away from home.
- The OKC is undefeated against the Grizzlies in the last 10 meetings.
Oklahoma City Thunder to win and cover the spread (-16.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Paycom Center, Oklahoma |
| Tip Off: | 08:00:00 |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.05 | 13.40 |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Prediction & Analysis
The league leaders, the Oklahoma City Thunder, will host the Memphis Grizzlies in their second meeting of the season. The Paycom Center will host the game on December 23. The Grizzlies lost their recent game.
Current Standings: The Memphis Grizzlies currently stand 9th in the Western Conference with a 13-15 record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the top of the conference standings with a 25-3 record.
Head-to-Head Record: The OKC had been a dominant force in the head-to-head matchup against the Jazz side, winning 75 games and losing only 35 games. The OKC averaged an average of 122.8 points in the recent five-game winning streak, winning all the fixtures. The Grizzlies averaged 105 points in that run.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32.5 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 1.4/0.8 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 17.8 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 0.8/1.2 |
Teams Preview
Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The defending champions are once again top of the standings, showing their control over the games. The team stuck together following the championship run, and also had dominated the home court in the 2025-26 season.
The OKC team tops the defensive rating in the 2025-26 season while standing fifth in the offensive rating. The season average score is 122.5 points, just below the Nuggets. The Reigning Finals MVP is delivering at the highest level in the game and will be available again after missing a few games.
Apart from the Canadian superstar, the team gets heavy production from youngsters Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso and Jalen Green. Green, in particular, has been effective on both ends.
The side keeps the offensive flow running with controlled plays, giving away an average of 12.6 turnovers and with 26.2 assists per game. The team averages 44.9 rebounds per game (12th in the league) and 5.4 blocks per game (5th in the league). The team has 10.5 steals, putting them in the second position.
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Washington side might have stunned the Memphis team in the recent game, but the team showed improved performances with the return of Ja Moran and Jaren Jackson Jr. The duo is once again leading the team in offense.
Currently, the Grizzlies stand in 19th position with a 114.7 points average, which is a slight upward move for the side following the playmaker’s return. The side ranks 24th in the offensive rating with a 112.5 rating, while defensively, the team ranks 12th in the league with a 113.3 defensive rating.
The side averages 46.4 rebounds and ranks third in rebound average. Following some good ball movement, the side averages 28.8 assists per game and ranks sixth in the league. Although the side performed well on the offensive end, the side struggled defensively and averaged 4.7 blocks and 7.7 steals per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Aaron Wiggins |
| SG | Jalen Williams |
| SF | Chet Holmgren |
| PF | Luguentz Dort |
| C | Isaiah Hartenstein |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Ja Morant |
| SG | Cedric Coward |
| SF | Jaren Jackson Jr. |
| PF | Jaylen Wells |
| C | Brandon Clarke |
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Winning PredictionThe Oklahoma City Thunder will be the favorites to win the game, with their young core still hungry to prove their competitiveness and strong gameplay. We are backing the OKC to win the encounter.
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