Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors 5/1/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 04/30/2022 at 6:19 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday for Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference semifinals best-of-seven series. Golden State reached the semifinals after defeating the Denver Nuggets in their quarterfinal series 4-1. In the postseason, Golden State is scoring an average of 118.0 points per game, while allowing an average of 110.0 points per game.

Stephen Curry is leading Golden State in scoring during the postseason with an average of 28.0 points per game, while Klay Thompson is the second leading scorer with an average of 22.6 points per game. Andrew Wiggins is the leading rebounder with an average of 6.8 rebounds per game and Draymond Green is the leader in assists with an average of 7.4 assists per game. Four players for Golden State are averaging double-figures in scoring.

Memphis reached the conference semifinals after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in their quarterfinal series 4-2. Memphis won Game 6 on Friday 114-106, storming back from a 10-point deficit to start the fourth quarter. Memphis outscored Minnesota 40-22 in the final quarter to win. Desmond Bane was the leading scorer for Memphis with 23 points. During the postseason, Memphis is scoring an average of 114.8 points per game and allowing an average of 109.8 points per game.

Desmond Bane is leading Memphis in scoring during the postseason with an average of 23.6 points per game. Ja Morant is the second-leading scorer, leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 22.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game. Brandon Clark is scoring an average of 16.4 points per game and is one of five players for Memphis averaging double-figures in scoring.

Golden State has struggled on the road against Memphis, failing to cover the number in four out of the last five. However, Golden State has started its postseason very strong by eliminating Denver in the quarterfinals 4-1, using a smaller lineup that created matchup difficulties for the Nuggets. Overall, Golden State has covered the number in eight of its last 11. Golden State is road chalk in Game 1 and Memphis has failed to cover the number in each of the last four as a dog. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win and cover ATS 114-109.

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