The Memphis Grizzlies (23-46) continue their road trip in California against the Golden State Warriors (35-32) and will be their third meeting this season on Wednesday, March 20 at 10:00 PM ET at the Chase Center. ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook shows that the Warriors are favored with a -10.5 (-105) point spread.

When: March 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET

Where: Chase Center in San Francisco, California

Watch: ESPN

Memphis Grizzlies Preview

The Grizzlies have lost four out of their last five games, with a current three-game losing skid under their belt. In their recent performance, they came up short in overtime 121-111 against the Sacramento Kings despite Jaren Jackson Jr. having 25 points.

Three players for the Grizzlies had over 20 points in their recent matchup, which is a good sign to see after having a season plagued with injuries. Desmond Bane (24.4 PPG) appears to be back in the swing of things after having 24 points against the Kings.

The Grizzlies are in dire need of boosting their offensive performance, with an average of 105.9 points per game placing them at the bottom in offensive efficiency at 107.2. Their pace, rated at 98.2, lands them in the middle of the pack. Despite a recent setback, they have demonstrated potential for offensive growth.

Defensively, the Grizzlies hold strong, allowing an average of 112.4 points per game and securing them the 10th spot. Their defensive efficiency rating of 113.8 maintains their position at 11th in the league.

Golden State Warriors Preview

The Warriors are 2-3 in their last five games and are coming off of a recent loss. This was a 119-112 outing against the New York Knicks, with Steph Curry dropping 27 points in the loss.

The Warriors have split their matchups with the Grizzlies this season. They won the last meeting 121-101 back in February, but you could argue that both of the rosters for the Grizzlies were different due to injuries.

The Warriors maintain a steady scoring average of 118.3 points per game, positioning them seventh in the league for this output. Their offensive efficiency is rated 11th with a rating of 117.6, complemented by a brisk pace that lands them in 11th place at 99.7. Sustaining this rapid pace bodes well for their chances.

On the defensive end, they hold the 17th spot by holding opponents to an average of 116.8 points per game. Their defensive efficiency slightly trails the league average, standing at 116.1 and ranking 17th. With a narrow margin of victory, they arguably have a slight edge.

Betting Odds

ZenSports is the premier Tennessee sportsbook by offering the best NBA betting options. Currently, the Golden State Warriors are heavy favorites. Market insights predict they have a 72.7 percent probability of winning at home.

Memphis Grizzlies: +350

Spread: +10.5 (-121)

Golden State Warriors: -526

Spread: -10.5 (-105)

Totals: Over 219.5 (-111), Under 219.5 (-115)

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