Grizzlies vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 29th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action on Sunday at Paycom Center, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Thunder will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, while the Grizzlies have Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane and Jaylen Wells.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to highlight the best Grizzlies vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Thunder will likely win with a projected final score of 119-112.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Grizzlies vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Grizzlies vs. Thunder picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Grizzlies vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 29th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center
- Spread: Grizzlies +8 / Thunder -8
- Moneyline: Grizzlies +285 / Thunder -305
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 235.5 Points (-112/-108)
Grizzlies +8 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Grizzlies have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Grizzlies +8, presenting a favorable 1.8% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 235.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 54% chance that the total will stay under 235.5 points, providing an edge of 1.8%.
Grizzlies vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Memphis Grizzlies at +285 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -305 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 73% chance of victory.
Although the Thunder are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +285 odds on the Grizzlies moneyline, providing an edge of 0.7%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Grizzlies vs. Thunder
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Grizzlies vs. Thunder game.
Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Desmond Bane | 20 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Jaylen Wells | 16 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Jay Huff | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Scotty Pippen | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Desmond Bane Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+126)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our top prop bet for the Grizzlies is on Desmond Bane to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.7% on the +126 odds offered by FanDuel.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 21 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 12 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Isaiah Hartenstein Under 12.5 Rebounds (+100)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein Under 12.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Isaiah Hartenstein to record under 12.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 11 rebounds, giving us an edge of 10.9% on the +100 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Grizzlies vs. Thunder Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Grizzlies vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Desmond Bane Over 0.5 Total Steals
Desmond Bane has recorded at least one steal in 11 of his last 13 appearances (85% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of -195 (66% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Desmond Bane Over 6.5 Total Assists
Desmond Bane has had more than 6.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 6.5 assists again at odds of +120 (45%), available at Bet365.
Isaiah Hartenstein Over 0.5 Total Steals
Isaiah Hartenstein has recorded at least one steal in 10 of his last 13 appearances (77%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -145 (59%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder to record under 12.5 rebounds, with an edge of 10.9% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Grizzlies +8 to cover.
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