Grizzlies vs. Thunder Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 9

Grizzlies vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
• Coverage: FDSSE, FDSOK, NBA TV, and WMC-TV

The Oklahoma City Thunder (31-7) face the Memphis Grizzlies (16-21) as 5.5-point favorites on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE, FDSOK, NBA TV, and WMC-TV. The over/under for the matchup is 230.5.

Grizzlies vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Grizzlies vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Thunder win (63.8%)

Grizzlies vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder have covered the spread in a game 19 times this season (19-19-0).
• The Grizzlies have played 37 games, with 16 wins against the spread.
• Thunder games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 19 times out of 37 chances this season.
• Grizzlies games this season have hit the over on 14 of 37 set point totals (37.8%).
• When playing at home, Oklahoma City sports a better record against the spread (11-10-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (8-9-0).
• At home, the Thunder eclipse the total 52.4% of the time (11 of 21 games). They've hit the over in 47.1% of road games (eight of 17 contests).
• Against the spread, Memphis has been better at home (8-10-0) than away (8-10-1).
• Grizzlies games have finished above the over/under more often at home (eight times out of 18) than away (six of 19) this season.

Thunder Leaders

• Ajay Mitchell is averaging 13.9 points, 3.6 assists and 3.4 boards.
• Jalen Williams is averaging 17.2 points, 5.1 boards and 5.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Luguentz Dort averages 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1 assists, shooting 38.2% from the floor and 33.3% from downtown, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Isaiah Joe's numbers on the season are 9.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 43.8% from the floor and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Aaron Wiggins is averaging 10.2 points, 1.7 assists and 2.9 boards.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.5 points, 5.6 boards and 1.9 assists. He is also draining 47.9% of his shots from the floor and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Santi Aldama averages 13.9 points, 6.7 boards and 2.9 assists. He is also making 46.5% of his shots from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per game.
• Per game, Cedric Coward gets the Grizzlies 13.7 points, 6.6 boards and 2.9 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Cam Spencer's numbers on the season are 12.1 points, 2.6 boards and 5 assists per game. He is sinking 48.6% of his shots from the floor and 47.3% from 3-point range (first in league), with an average of 2.4 treys.
• Per game, Jock Landale gets the Grizzlies 10.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks.

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