OKC Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds

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The OKC Thunder will host the Memphis Grizzlies at 7 p.m. CST Thursday.

OKC (60-12) cruised to a 121-105 road win over Sacramento on Tuesday. The Thunder has tied its franchise record for wins in a regular season.

Memphis (44-28) earned a 140-103 road win over Utah on Tuesday. The Grizzlies are looking to avoid getting swept in their four-game regular-season series against the Thunder.

Here's a preview of the Thunder-Grizzlies game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs. Grizzlies prediction, picks​

Justin Martinez: OKC 123, Memphis 110

OKC ranks first in the NBA in points off of drives per game (32.8), while Memphis ranks second (32.5). But without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies won't be nearly as effective in that department Thursday. Meanwhile, the Thunder will still have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's averaging 36 points per game this season against Memphis, and he'll attack the rim at will to help OKC get the home win.

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Thunder vs. Grizzlies betting odds​

Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 26

Odds: Thunder by 10.5

Over/under: 239.5

Moneyline: OKC -475 | Memphis +360

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Thunder vs. Grizzlies injury updates​

Thunder:Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Alex Ducas (right quad strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (left knee contusion) is questionable. Aaron Wiggins (left Achilles tendinitis) is out. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is questionable.

Grizzlies: Marvin Bagley III (concussion protocol) is out. Brandon Clarke (right knee PCL sprain) is out. GG Jackson (G League assignment) is out. Yuki Kawamura (G League two-way) is out. Ja Morant (left hamstring strain) is out. Zyon Pullin (right patellar tendon surgery recovery) is out. Lamar Stevens (right shoulder bursitis) is questionable.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup​

(With season averages)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists
• Lu Dort: 9.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists
• Jalen Williams: 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists
• Chet Holmgren: 15.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks
• Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.3 points, 11 rebounds and 3.9 assists

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Projected Grizzlies starting lineup​

• Scotty Pippen Jr.: 9.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists
• Desmond Bane: 19 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists
• Jaylen Wells: 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists
• Santi Aldama: 12.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists
• Jaren Jackson Jr.: 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks

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What channel is Thunder vs. Grizzlies NBA game on tonight?​

The Thunder and Grizzlies will play at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, on FanDuel Sports Network.

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