The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will host the No. 8-seeded Memphis Grizzlies at 6:30 p.m. CT Tuesday in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
OKC cruised to a 131-80 home win over Memphis in Game 1 on Sunday. It marked the fifth-largest victory by any team in playoff history and largest for a Game 1.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Grizzlies game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
Thunder vs. Grizzlies prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 126, Memphis 108
After a historically-bad performance in Game 1, Memphis can only play better this time around. Still, the Grizzlies will continue to have matchup issues. OKC is elite at slowing its opponent down, and Memphis’ offense struggles in the half-court setting. The Thunder is also elite at forcing turnovers, and the Grizzlies struggle to take care of the basketball. This game will be closer because it has to be, but OKC will still get the win at home.
Thunder vs. Grizzlies betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Monday, April 21
Odds: Thunder by 14.5
Over/under: 228.5
Moneyline: OKC -1100 | Memphis +675
Thunder vs. Grizzlies injury updates
Thunder: Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke (right knee PCL sprain) is out. Jaylen Wells (right wrist fracture, facial laceration and concussion protocol) is out.
Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With postseason averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 15 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists
- Lu Dort: 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals
- Jalen Williams: 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists
- Chet Holmgren: 19 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists
Projected Grizzlies starting lineup
- Ja Morant: 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: 2 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
- Desmond Bane: 9 points, 2 rebounds and 0 assists
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: 4 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
- Zach Edey: 4 points, 9 rebounds and 1 assist
What channel is Thunder vs. Grizzlies NBA game on tonight?
The Thunder and Grizzlies will play at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, on FanDuel Sports Network and TNT. It can be streamed on Tru TV and Max.
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