Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 9

The Oklahoma City Thunder (31-7) hit the court against the Memphis Grizzlies (16-21) on January 9, 2026 on FDSSE, FDSOK, NBA TV, and WMC-TV. Friday's game between the Thunder and the Grizzlies sees the Thunder as 5.5-point favorites. A 230.5-point over/under is set for the matchup.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Thunder-Grizzlies game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Thunder vs. Grizzlies Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
• TV: FDSSE, FDSOK, NBA TV, and WMC-TV
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prediction

ATS Pick: Thunder (- 5.5)
O/U Pick: Over (230.5)
Score Prediction: Thunder 119 - Grizzlies 111

Thunder vs. Grizzlies Betting Insights

• Thunder games have gone over 230.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 18 times (out of 38) this season.
• This season, 16 of the Grizzlies' 37 games have had a combined total higher than 230.5 points scored.
• The Thunder and the Grizzlies combine to average 6.1 more points per game than the total of 230.5 set for this game.
• The Thunder and the Grizzlies have seen their opponents average a combined 5.8 fewer points per game than the over/under of 230.5 set for this game.
• Oklahoma City has been victorious in 31, or 81.6%, of the 38 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Memphis has come away with six wins in the 23 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Oklahoma City has a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head meetings with Memphis.
• The Thunder have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when playing the Grizzlies.
• Versus the spread, the Thunder have not covered in three games in a row, and they were favored in all of those contests.

Thunder Recent Trends

• The Thunder have gone 6-4 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Oklahoma City and its opponents have combined to score an average of 232.4 points over its last 10 games, 1.9 more than the 230.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Thunder's 38 games this season, they have 19 wins against the spread.
• Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 19-18 in its 37 games when favored by 5.5 points or more so far this season.
• The Thunder have gone over the point total in 51.4% of their opportunities this year (19 times over 37 games with a set point total).
• The 121.4 points per game the Thunder score are just 4.8 more points than the Grizzlies give up (116.6).
• Oklahoma City has an 18-8 record against the spread and a 25-1 record overall when putting up more than 116.6 points.
• This season, the Thunder have a 48.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.4% higher than the 46.5% of shots the Grizzlies' opponents have hit.
• The Thunder have a better record against the spread in home games (11-10-0) than they do in road games (8-9-0).
• When playing at home, Oklahoma City exceeds the over/under 52.4% of the time (11 of 21 games). It has hit the over in 47.1% of away games (eight of 17 contests).
• The Thunder have played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, putting up a home record of 18-3, compared to going 13-4 away from home.

Thunder Recent Stats

Thunder Leaders

• Ajay Mitchell averages 13.9 points, 3.4 boards and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 47.5% from the floor and 35.4% from downtown with 1.1 made treys per contest.
• Jalen Williams posts 17.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest, shooting 46.0% from the floor.
• Luguentz Dort puts up 8.2 points, 3.6 boards and 1.0 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Isaiah Joe puts up 9.9 points, 2.6 boards and 1.4 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Aaron Wiggins puts up 10.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks.

Thunder Player Props

Grizzlies Recent Trends

• The Grizzlies have gone 3-7 in their last 10 contests, with a 3-6-1 record against the spread during that span.
• Memphis' average total over the last 10 games is 6.0 points greater than the 230.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Grizzlies are 16-20-1 against the spread this year.
• This year, Memphis has an against-the-spread record of 4-10-1 in its 15 games as an underdog of 5.5 points or more.
• Grizzlies games this year have eclipsed the over/under 14 times in 37 opportunities (37.8%).
• The Grizzlies put up an average of 115.2 points per game, 7.1 more points than the 108.1 the Thunder allow.
• Memphis has put together a 12-13-1 ATS record and a 13-13 overall record in games it scores more than 108.1 points.
• The Grizzlies' 45.4% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.0 percentage points higher than the Thunder have given up to their opponents (43.4%).
• The Grizzlies' winning percentage against the spread at home is .444 (8-10-0). Away, it is .421 (8-10-1).
• Memphis' games have finished above the over/under 44.4% of the time at home (eight of 18), and 31.6% of the time on the road (six of 19).
• As moneyline favorites, the Grizzlies have won a lower percentage of games at home (6-3) than away (4-1).

Grizzlies Recent Stats

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. is putting up 18.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He's also sinking 47.9% of his shots from the floor and 36.6% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Santi Aldama is averaging 13.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest. He's sinking 46.5% of his shots from the field and 33.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per contest.
• Cedric Coward gives the Grizzlies 13.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while delivering 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Cam Spencer is averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest. He is making 48.6% of his shots from the field and 47.3% from 3-point range (first in NBA), with 2.4 treys per game.
• The Grizzlies are receiving 10.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Jock Landale this year.

Grizzlies Player Props

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