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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Oklahoma City Predicted to Win Saturday's NBA Matchup [2/8/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup.
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at FedExForum on Saturday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Thunder as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Oklahoma City-Memphis game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Thunder are more likely to win, while the Grizzlies have a lower chance of victory."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Grizzlies lineup will feature players like Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, while the Thunder will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins.
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Thunder vs. Grizzlies predictions page.
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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Thunder and Grizzlies 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Thunder a 58% chance of beating the Grizzlies. Our predicted final score has the Thunder winning 122-120.
According to our model, the Thunder (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 244.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Thunder vs. Grizzlies Odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Thunder | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-108) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +104 |
| Total | o244.5 (-110) | u244.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Thunder vs. Grizzlies matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Thunder vs. Grizzlies Player Props
Looking for Thunder vs. Grizzlies NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at FedExForum.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder in scoring, while Jaren Jackson is projected to be the top scorer for the Grizzlies.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
Thunder vs. Grizzlies Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Grizzlies and Thunder at FedExForum is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: FedExForum
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Thunder vs. Grizzlies matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Oklahoma City vs. Memphis picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Thunder, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Grizzlies on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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