Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads- November 18 | 2022/23 NBA Regular Season

The 1st place Memphis Grizzlies will host the upstart Oklahoma City Thunder in a fascinating Friday night match-up. PG Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies. The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a surprising start and hope to keep their positive early-season momentum going in this one.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Details

Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Memphis Grizzlies

Date and Time: Friday, November 18, 8:00 PM ET

Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

The headliner for the Grizzlies as far as injuries are concerned is Desmond Bane, the versatile swingman for Memphis, remains out for several weeks with an injured toe. Without Bane, the Grizzlies will certainly miss some of their much-needed firepower on offense, and more importantly, on the defensive end. Desmond Bane is one of the better wing defenders in the NBA. Desmond Bane's absence is a loss for the Grizzlies.

Ziaire Williams remains sidelined with a knee injury. The Grizzlies want both players to return fully healthy. Anticipate the Memphis medical staff proceeding with caution.

Tre Mann will miss another one here as he recovers from lower-back soreness. The Oklahoma City Thunder have missed Mann's presence on the court.

Darius Bazley is attempting to battle back through a significant ankle injury that will cost him his fifth straight game. Bazley shouldn't be far removed from returning to the court.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

PLAYER	TEAM	INJURY	STATUS
Desmond Bane	Memphis Grizzlies	Toe	Out
Ziaire Williams	Memphis Grizzlies	Back	Out
Tre Mann	Oklahoma City Thunder	Back	Out
Darius Bazley	Oklahoma City Thunder	Ankle	Out

Thunder vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
Oklahoma City Thunder	+6.5 (-110)	O 230.5 (-110)	+205
Memphis Grizzles	-6.5 (-110)	U 230.5 (-110)	-245

Oklahoma City vs. Memphis Starting 5s

Thunder: PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG Josh Giddey, SF Lugentz Dort, PF Aleksej Pokusevski, C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

Grizzlies: PG Ja Morant, SG John Konchar, SF Dillon Brooks, PF Jaren Jackson Jr., C Steven Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Prediction

Desmond Bane's injury hurts the Grizzlies significantly. We know that Ja Morant can carry the load offensively and take over the game at any time, but on defense, Bane is critical. Look for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey to attack relentlessly off the bounce. Jaren Jackson Jr.'s return could not have happened at a better time. While playing at his height, the combination of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. is a nightmare for NBA teams to defend. Jackson's inside presence will lead the Grizzlies to victory, but the pesky Thunder will fight to the end, keeping this one close. Take Oklahoma City and the points.

Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder +6.5 (-110) (O/U 230.5, -110)

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