Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Who will turn out to be stronger?

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on December 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The road game against Denver showed that the Thunder could already be considered a serious force. The youth of the leaders will likely prevent the team from going too far, but they can get on the nerves of the contenders. Against the Nuggets, Oklahoma returned from a 10-point gap in the fourth quarter to take the lead 118:117. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confirmed his superstar status with 25 points and eight assists. Jalen Williams scored 24 points.

The Thunder are now 16-8 overall. The team from Oklahoma City overtook Denver and returned to the second line in the West table. Only Minnesota is higher at the moment.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies, already in the next match, will help Ja Morant. In the game against Oklahoma, Taylor Jenkins won't be able to count on his star guard, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard. Derrick Rose is also out after playing a couple of games.

Given the abundance of injuries and Morant's disqualification, Memphis' position at the bottom of the standings is unsurprising. With a 6-18 balance, the Bears are ahead of only Portland and San Antonio.

The last two games Memphis spent against Houston - away lost 104:117, and at home lost 96:103.

Expert Betting Tips

For all its problems on defense against two-point shots, Memphis is the best in the league. Oklahoma's offense prioritizes medium and close attempts, so we shouldn't expect high efficiency in the upcoming game. Let's take a total under. Besides, considering that only Desmond Bane is healthy among those who can play the role of playmaker, we'll take Memphis' total under line regarding assists.