Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction and bets - April 16, 2025
Game Prediction
On April 16, as part of the NBA play-in, Golden State Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies. Our experts have prepared their take on the best bet for this event.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors tried to qualify directly for the playoffs but fell just short, finishing seventh in the conference, only one win behind the desired top six. In their last game, the team lost at home to the Clippers in overtime – 119:124. This defeat was their third in five games.
Players such as Steph Curry and Draymond Green know what it takes to win titles, and this season they were joined by star Butler. In the playoffs, Golden State could be very dangerous, regardless of their opponent. The club has no personnel losses ahead of this match-up.
Memphis Grizzlies
In the regular season, Memphis placed eighth in the conference—just one win away from the top six, and they are only behind the upcoming opponent due to tiebreakers. The Grizzlies won their most recent match at home, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 132:97, ending a two-game losing streak.
At least three players will miss the upcoming game due to injuries, and seven players are questionable, including Ja Morant. Even if they lose the upcoming game, there’s still a chance to make the playoffs by beating the winner of the Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks match at home.
Match Facts
- Golden State have scored 24 wins in 41 home games.
- Memphis have been strong on the road, winning 22 games and losing 19.
- Bookmakers offer the following odds for the upcoming game: Home win – 1.34, Away win – 3.4.
Head-to-Head
These teams met four times in this regular season, with high-scoring matches and a 3-1 advantage for Golden State.
Match Prediction
In this rivalry, the result is what counts most, and many factors indicate that the "Warriors" should win this matchup. Golden State is playing at home, unlike the injury-hit Grizzlies, and also has the head-to-head advantage this season. Betting on the hosts to win with a -7.5 point spread looks promising here.