The NBA Cup has not disappointed bettors and fans alike, and ESPN has a great second game in their double header. The Memphis Grizzlies play the Golden Warriors in a West group C battle.

It is the most competitive group in the NBA Cup, and the winner of it may not go undefeated. However, winning the home games is a must and the Warriors are 7.5-point favorites against the Grizzlies. 

The third highest projected total of the night is set at 236.5 points, and it should be a fun offensive game to watch. Once again, the spread seems in question, but the Warriors can score 40 or more points in any quarter.

 

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies: Nothin’ But A Hound Dog

The Grizzlies are still being disrespected by the sportsbooks. We took their team total on Wednesday for this reason and the plus odd team prop cleared easily. They are underdogs in most matches despite having a winning record and a +8.2 point differential. 

They are a unit comfortable playing without their best player, because they have been forced to do so for most of the past two seasons. This has led to an advantage not many realize, including the sportsbooks. The spread is well within play, and if you feel comfortable put a unit on Memphis +7.5. 

 

 

 

Golden State Warriors: High Flyin’ Bird

The Golden State dynasty was believed to be over once Bob Myers left the organization. However in the competitive Western Conference the Warriors soar above the rest. An organization that was left for dead, is once again on the hunt for the Larry O’Brien.

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green get most of the credit, but Andrew Wiggins, Buddy Hield, and Kevon Looney have been playing excellent as well. The Warriors enjoy a +11.1 point differential, and that is partially due to their good bench play. They should win this game tonight, but by how much is difficult to predict.

 

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineup

Golden State Warriors Starting Lineup

 

 

 

Grizzlies vs. Warriors Predictions & Picks Today: Friday 11/15

Jaren Jackson Jr. Over 2.5 Threes Made (+150 on DraftKings)

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Scotty Pippen Jr. have put this team on their back in the absence of Ja Morant. Jackson Jr. has even adapted his game to help their offense including his three point attempts.

Jackson Jr. has attempted 26 threes in his last three games, that’s almost nine per game. He has made 3 or more threes in two of those games and has made 3 or more in three of his last five games.  

He should maintain his average tonight, and throughout watching the Warriors dynasty it appears teams attempt more threes against them. It could be by design, perhaps out of necessity from playing from behind, or possibly players trying to match up with Stephen Curry. 

Any and all of the reasons are acceptable for this wager. It is a gamble as Jackson is known as a defensive star with playmaking capabilities. His point line is set at 21.5 points, and if he attempts 9 or more threes tonight, he should make three of them.

 

 

 

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