NBA Picks & Predictions for Monday, March 7, 2011
By Drew Sharper
MEMPHIS, TN (TheSpread) – The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Memphis on Monday to take on the Grizzlies. Here is a breakdown of my pick for this game.
Oklahoma City is 39-22 on the season and 17-13 on the road. The Thunder have won three straight. Memphis is 35-29 on the year and 21-9 at home. The Griz have won 7 of their last 10 games.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have released their odds for this game and they have made the Grizzlies a 3-point favorite at home against Oklahoma City. The over/under total has been set at 203.5 points. Here are some trends to consider and my pick for tonight’s game:
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 8PM ET (View Matchup)
The Thunder have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 in Memphis but the Grizzlies have covered in 5 of their last 6 games as a favorite and they are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 against Northwest Division opponents. My pick for this game goes with Memphis at home as they have been a very solid home team and Oklahoma City has struggled on the road and is still a little banged up.
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