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Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 2 Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions – May 3, 2022

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 2 Odds

TeamOdds
Warriors Moneyline-124
Grizzlies Moneyline+110
Warriors Win Percentage39%
Grizzlies Win Percentage61%
Warriors Spread-1.5
Grizzlies Spread+1.5
Warriors-Grizzlies Over/Under227.5
Game Date & TimeMay 3rd, 9:30 p.m. ET
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook

Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 2 Betting Preview

Going into Game 2 of this series, we can say that we learned a lot about who both teams are and how they match up while simultaneously acknowledging that Game 1 may not be indicative of the rest of the series at all.

From Draymond Green’s ejection, to Jaren Jackson Jr. going 6 of 9 from 3, to Jordan Poole having the best game on the Warriors roster with a 31 pt game and a +10 in 38 minutes – game 1 was filled with big moments and potential swings that may not end up showing genuine trendlines for this series.

This lack of clarity tracks with the end of the game – Game 1 came down the wire and while he wasn’t able to connect, the result came down to Ja Morant missing a last second layup in the closing seconds of the game and losing, despite being the best player on the court all night.

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There’s a saying that Bill Simmons has been using to describe different teams in the playoffs this year after a Game 1 loss (he used it for the Nets against the Celtics and he’s now used it for the Grizzlies): they need to win 5 games to win this series. While this statement on its face makes no sense, what he means is that the Grizzlies played game 1 well enough that reasonably it should have been a win. But because it was a loss, they need to play games at that level at least 4 more times to win, whereas their opponents (in this case, the Warriors) were able to steal a game that they were outplayed in.

For Game 2, at the very least I do think the Grizzlies are going to be able to achieve that. The Grizzlies this year have been such a balanced powerhouse that it seems highly unlikely that they drop two straight games on their home court. In particular, I expect Desmond Bane (3-of-10 for 9 points) and Dillon Brooks (3-of-13 for 8 points) to have better games. Both players averaged 18 PPG this year, so their drop in production, while somewhat made up by Morant and JJJ, was a difficult pill for the Grizzlies to swallow.

While it’s easy for us to say that the Grizzlies just have to do “X” better to win Game 2, the Warriors were not without their flaws in Game 1 – in particular, the ejection of Draymond Green. His ejection could have had a much bigger impact than it ended up having, and he’s truly fortunate that the Warriors did not lose that game or else his flagrant 2 and subsequent outburst would have dominated the post-game conversation far more than it has.

Steph Curry and Klay Thompson were both uncharacteristically cold in Game 1 (8-for-20 and 6-for-19, respectively) but the scoring outburst from Poole and some timely contributions from Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II helped compensate for the slow start for the Splash Bros.

Going into Game 2, the big question is this: which team will be able to drive the offensive flow of the game? If the Grizzlies allow the Warriors to settle into their half-court offense and slow the pace down, their poorer shooting will likely signal an 0-2 series start. But if the Grizzlies get out and run and take over the transition game, against an older, more injury prone Warriors team, they have a strong shot at evening up the series, particularly if Ja Morant is able to replicate his success (34/9/9 with only 3 turnovers) from Game 1.

With all of this in mind, I do expect the Grizzlies to take advantage of their home court and even the series before going on the road – my recommended bet for Game 2 of Warriors/Grizzlies is the Grizzlies Moneyline, available for +110 on BetRivers

I also have a bonus bet for this one, shaped by the Game 1 ejection of Draymond Green. Draymond has experienced playoff suspensions in the past due to the flagrants (namely, the highly iconic Game 5 suspension against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016) and will likely work to act as a set-up man as much as possible in Game 2 to minimize the attention he gets from the refs, while getting his teammates going. To that end, I’d also recommend taking Draymond Green over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists, available for -125 with BetMGM.

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Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 2 Betting Pick

My official NBA betting pick for this game is to take the Grizzlies Moneyline. You can get this at +110 on BetRivers.

I also like Draymond Green o14.5 Rebounds + Assists; available for -125 with BetMGM.

Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 2 Prediction

For game 2, I’m expecting the Grizzlies to get more production from their starters outside of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., and to take advantage while they are still on their home court – I’m taking the Grizzlies to even this series up, beating the Warriors 120 – 114.

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