Who’s Playing
Memphis @ Oklahoma City
Current Records: Memphis 19-9; Oklahoma City 11-18
What to Know
The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t won a contest against the Memphis Grizzlies since Dec. 20 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Saturday. OKC is getting right back to it as they host Memphis at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 17 at Paycom Center. Allowing an average of 117.24 points per game, the Thunder have been asleep on the defensive side of the ball and will need to wake up before the game.
It was a hard-fought matchup, but Oklahoma City had to settle for a 112-110 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. A silver lining for OKC was the play of shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 35 points and five assists in addition to seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, the sound you heard on Thursday was the absolute smackdown Memphis laid on the Milwaukee Bucks. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 70-41. It was another big night for Memphis’ point guard Ja Morant, who dropped a triple-double on 25 points, ten dimes, and ten boards. That’s the fourth consecutive game in which Morant has had at least ten assists.
Oklahoma City is expected to lose this next one by 7. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 14-6 against the spread when expected to lose.
The Thunder suffered a grim 123-102 defeat to the Grizz in the teams’ previous meeting earlier this month. Maybe OKC will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $15.16
Odds
The Grizzlies are a solid 7-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 25 games against Memphis.
- Dec 07, 2022 – Memphis 123 vs. Oklahoma City 102
- Nov 18, 2022 – Memphis 121 vs. Oklahoma City 110
- Mar 13, 2022 – Memphis 125 vs. Oklahoma City 118
- Dec 20, 2021 – Oklahoma City 102 vs. Memphis 99
- Dec 02, 2021 – Memphis 152 vs. Oklahoma City 79
- Mar 24, 2021 – Memphis 116 vs. Oklahoma City 107
- Mar 14, 2021 – Oklahoma City 128 vs. Memphis 122
- Feb 17, 2021 – Memphis 122 vs. Oklahoma City 113
- Aug 07, 2020 – Memphis 121 vs. Oklahoma City 92
- Dec 26, 2019 – Memphis 110 vs. Oklahoma City 97
- Dec 18, 2019 – Oklahoma City 126 vs. Memphis 122
- Mar 25, 2019 – Memphis 115 vs. Oklahoma City 103
- Mar 03, 2019 – Oklahoma City 99 vs. Memphis 95
- Feb 07, 2019 – Oklahoma City 117 vs. Memphis 95
- Apr 11, 2018 – Oklahoma City 137 vs. Memphis 123
- Feb 14, 2018 – Oklahoma City 121 vs. Memphis 114
- Feb 11, 2018 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Memphis 92
- Dec 09, 2017 – Oklahoma City 102 vs. Memphis 101
- Apr 05, 2017 – Oklahoma City 103 vs. Memphis 100
- Feb 03, 2017 – Oklahoma City 114 vs. Memphis 102
- Jan 11, 2017 – Oklahoma City 103 vs. Memphis 95
- Dec 29, 2016 – Memphis 114 vs. Oklahoma City 80
- Jan 06, 2016 – Oklahoma City 112 vs. Memphis 94
- Dec 08, 2015 – Oklahoma City 125 vs. Memphis 88
- Nov 16, 2015 – Memphis 122 vs. Oklahoma City 114