Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Prediction for Friday November 6, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be on the road Friday night for a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 PM ET. Oklahoma City is 6-2 overall, having won 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row. Memphis is also 6-2 this year, riding a 2-game skid following a 4-point home loss to the Pacers last game out. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.
Thunder look to keep rolling
The Oklahoma City Thunder offense is averaging 110 points per game on 44% shooting from the floor this season, including an average of 122 points per game across their last three victories. Defensively, Oklahoma City has held its own, allowing just 108.8 points per game through eight games played. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City offense this season, averaging 30.1 points per game to go along with a team-high 4.5 assists. Ajay Mitchell is second on the roster, averaging 17.8 points per game, while Jalen Williams is averaging 13.7 points through three games played. Chet Holmgren is averaging 12 points, and Jared McCain is adding 10.1 points per game as the fifth player on the roster in double figures. Isaiah Hartenstein is averaging 8.1 points and leads Oklahoma City with 10.1 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Oklahoma City was fantastic in its last outing, pouring in 124 points on 46% shooting from the floor and 42% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Thunder allowed 116 points on 43% shooting. Oklahoma City won the rebounding battle and forced 14 turnovers in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder offense with 42 points and eight assists on 26 shots.
Key Injury Report for Oklahoma City:
- Jaylin Williams (Out) - back
- Nikola Topic (Out) - Back
- Thomas Sorber (Out) -Knee
- Cason Wallace (Out) - Shoulder
- Chet Holmgren (Out) - Knee
Grizzlies try to end their skid
The Memphis Grizzlies offense is averaging 120.5 points per game on 47% shooting from the floor this season, but they managed just 103 points in their last outing. Defensively, Memphis has been fantastic, allowing 109.8 points per game this season, although the Grizzlies have surrendered an average of 121 points during their current two-game losing streak. Ty Jerome leads the Memphis offense this season, averaging 27.4 points per game. Cameron Boozer is second on the roster, averaging 16.5 points to go along with a team-high 9.8 rebounds. Cedric Coward is averaging 14.3 points, while Isaiah Stewart is adding 11.9 points per game. Cam Spencer is averaging 9.1 points and leads Memphis with 5.8 assists per game.
Defensively, Memphis struggled a bit in its last outing, allowing 107 points on 45% shooting from the floor. Offensively, the Grizzlies were terrible, scoring just 103 points, including only 21 in the fourth quarter, on 45% shooting from the floor and 27% from beyond the arc. Memphis won the rebounding battle but turned the ball over 20 times in the loss. Cedric Coward led the Memphis offense with 23 points on 19 shots.
Key Injury Report for Memphis:
- Isaiah Stewart (Out) - Knee
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out) - Back
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Prediction
Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City has the advantage in this matchup with its defensive intensity, offensive versatility, and ability to control the pace of play. Memphis has enough talent to compete at home, but the Thunder should be able to create problems by forcing difficult shots and generating opportunities in transition. Oklahoma City also has the personnel to limit Memphis around the basket and challenge shots on the perimeter. The Grizzlies will need to control the glass and avoid costly turnovers to remain competitive. Look for Oklahoma City to dictate the tempo and pull away in the second half for the road victory.
Total Pick: Under
Oklahoma City's defensive ability should play a major role in this matchup, especially against a Memphis team that has been inconsistent offensively. The Thunder have the personnel to pressure the ball and force the Grizzlies into difficult possessions throughout the game. Memphis will need to slow the pace and avoid giving Oklahoma City easy transition opportunities to remain competitive. The Thunder should also find success limiting second-chance opportunities and forcing Memphis to work deep into the shot clock. Expect Oklahoma City to control the game defensively, keeping the combined scoring under the total.