Thunder vs. Grizzlies Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 9

The Oklahoma City Thunder (31-7) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (16-21) on January 9, 2026. The matchup airs on FDSSE, FDSOK, NBA TV, and WMC-TV.

The Thunder take on the Grizzlies in a game that Oklahoma City is currently a favorite by 5.5 points. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5.

Thunder vs. Grizzlies Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Arena: FedExForum
• Total: 230.5 points
• Spread: Thunder -5.5
• Moneyline: Thunder (-198), Grizzlies (+166)

How to watch Thunder vs. Grizzlies

• TV Channel: NBA TV
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Thunder vs. Grizzlies

• In 18 of 38 games this season, the Thunder and their opponents have gone over 230.5 points.
• Grizzlies games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 230.5 points in 16 of 37 outings.
• These two teams rack up a combined 236.6 points per game, 6.1 more points than this matchup's over/under.
• These two teams give up a combined 224.7 points per game, 5.8 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Thunder vs. Grizzlies

• Oklahoma City has covered 19 times in 38 games with a spread this season.
• The Thunder are 19-18 ATS this season when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
• The Grizzlies have won 16 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 21 times.
• When playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-10-1.
• The Grizzlies are 8-10 overall, and 8-10 against the spread, at home.
• At home, as a 5.5-point underdog or greater, Memphis has one win ATS (1-2).
• The Thunder are 13-4 overall, and 8-9 against the spread, on the road.
• This season Oklahoma City is 8-8 ATS as 5.5-point favorites or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Thunder vs. Grizzlies

• The Thunder have compiled a 31-7 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 81.6% of those games).
• This season, the Grizzlies have been the underdog 23 times and won six, or 26.1%, of those games.
• Oklahoma City has gone 31-6 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -198 or shorter (winning 83.8%).
• This season, Memphis has won four of its 16 games, or 25%, when it is the underdog by at least +166 on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Thunder have an implied win probability of 66.4%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Thunder vs. Grizzlies

• Pick ATS: Grizzlies (+ 5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (230.5)
  
• Prediction: Thunder 117 - Grizzlies 116
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