Venue & Event Details
Location: FedExForum, 191 Beale Street, Memphis, TN
Tipoff: 3:10 p.m. CT / 4:10 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Oklahoma, ESPN+
Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder:
No major injuries reported; rotation fully available.
Memphis Grizzlies:
Ja Morant (ankle, questionable)
Brandon Clarke (Achilles recovery, out)
Marcus Smart (knee, day-to-day)
Key Player Matchups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) vs. Ja Morant (MEM): SGA is averaging 28.4 PPG, 6.2 APG, while Morant’s availability will be critical for Memphis’ offense.
Chet Holmgren (OKC) vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): Holmgren’s rim protection and shooting against Jackson’s defensive versatility and post scoring.
Josh Giddey (OKC) vs. Desmond Bane (MEM): Giddey’s playmaking vs. Bane’s perimeter shooting (20.1 PPG, 39% 3PT).
Team Recent Form
Oklahoma City Thunder:
1st in Western Conference.
Last 5 games: W–L–W–W–W.
Averaging 118.5 points per game, allowing 109.2 points per game.
Memphis Grizzlies:
11th in Western Conference.
Last 5 games: W–L–L–L–L.
Averaging 111.0 points per game, allowing 115.8 points per game.
Series History
Thunder lead all-time series 124–119.
Oklahoma City has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Memphis last defeated OKC at FedExForum in March 2024.
Betting Trends:
Thunder are 4–1 ATS in their last five games.
Grizzlies are 1–4 ATS in their last five.
Memphis games have gone Over in 92% of contests this month.
Thunder games lean Over due to offensive efficiency.
Key Takeaway
This Western Conference matchup pits the surging Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, against a Grizzlies team struggling to find consistency without a fully healthy Ja Morant. Oklahoma City is favored thanks to their dominant start and balanced roster, but Memphis’ home court and offensive firepower make them a dangerous underdog. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game with OKC holding the edge.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 10.5
Memphis Grizzlies 234.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025
