Grizzlies vs Thunder Picks and Prediction – 4/22/2025

The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. The Grizzlies trail 1-0 after losing 131-80 in Game 2 on Sunday. The leading scorer for Memphis in the 51-point loss was Marvin Bagley III with 17 points. This was the first time in NBA history that a team lost by 50 points or more in the opening game of a playoff series. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Ja Morant and Marvin Bagley III scored 17 points after one game of the playoffs to lead the Grizzlies. Memphis does not have any other players who have scored in double figures after the first game of the postseason. Zach Edey is the leading rebounder with nine. Two players each have four assists to lead Memphis. The Grizzlies are shooting just 34.4% overall and 17.6% from 3-point territory.

Oklahoma City looks to take a commanding 2-0 lead in its series with Memphis by winning Game 2 at home on Tuesday. In the opening game of the series on Sunday, OKC jumped out to a 12-point lead after one quarter and led by 32 points at halftime. Aaron Wiggins led all scorers for Oklahoma City with 21 points, hitting 8 of 15 field goal attempts.

After one game of the playoffs, Aaron Wiggins leads all scorers for Oklahoma City with 21 points, and Jalen Williams is second with 20. Four other players for Oklahoma City also scored in double figures on Sunday. Chet Holmgren is the leading rebounder with 10, and Isaiah Hartenstein has eight. Williams is the leader in assists with six. Oklahoma City shot 50.5% overall and 35.4% from 3-point territory.

Oklahoma City will take a 2-0 lead in the series with a win and cover the number on Tuesday in Game 2. The Thunder have covered the number in each of the last five and eight of the last 9 played at home. Memphis has covered the number in just seven of its last 20. The Grizzlies are 0-5 ATS over the last five head-to-head versus Oklahoma City and 0-8 ATS over the last eight on the road versus the Thunder. Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder wins and covers ATS 125-105.