Grizzlies vs. Warriors NBA Playoffs Game 6 Best Bets Today (May 13) (Archive)
The Warriors have a chance to end their NBA Conference Semifinal series against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Grizzlies have already won one elimination game, by thoroughly thrashing the Warriors in Game 5.
Will the Warriors use their home court advantage to end the series? Or will Memphis force Game 7? Which team is the right NBA pick?
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors
Friday, May 13, 2022 – 10:00 PM EDT at Chase Center
Do the Warriors Are Trying to End the Series?
The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to end the series and get some rest, but they looked like they hardly cared in their Game 5 loss.
The Warriors were run out of the gym in Game 5 and all their starters were on the bench halfway through the third quarter.
It was the biggest defeat of the postseason so far as they lost by 39 points. The Warriors lost the third quarter 42-17.
Warriors' and Grizzlies' Performance
As good as the Memphis Grizzlies played, that's how bad the Warriors' performance was.
- The Warriors had 22 turnovers.
- The Warriors did not protect the ball, and this mistake allowed the Grizzlies to easily protect their home court.
- The Warriors need better play from their superstars.
- Steph Curry was just 3-8 from 3-point range, and this season he has had his worst 3-point shooting percentage of any playoff performance in his career.
- The Warriors will need Steph Curry to get back to the 40% range if they want a chance to win the title.
- If the Warriors stars aren't hitting threes, these games can get ugly for the Warriors fans.
- The Warriors were also absolutely destroyed on the glass. The Memphis Grizzlies had 63 rebounds compared to the Warriors' 45.
- The Grizzlies had 18 offensive rebounds in the game.
If the Warriors cannot clean up the glass and grab the defensive rebound to secure a successful defensive possession, they have no chance against an aggressive Grizzlies team that is beating them in the paint.
Are the Grizzlies Done Without Their Star?
The Grizzlies were thought to be dead when they lost Ja Morant.
After reading this, let's see what NBA odds tell us at top sportsbooks!
The Grizzlies showed they have pride, tenacity, heart, and a "Never Say Die" attitude.
By thoroughly thrashing the Golden State Warriors, they sent a message that even without our star, we are here to stay, we are here to fight, and this will not be an easy win.
The Grizzlies' insertion of Steven Adams into the lineup has destroyed the Warriors' small-ball lineup.
Adams and Jackson's Contributions
Steven Adams and Jaren Jackson have been controlling the paint. The rim protection is making it hard for the Warriors to get to the rim, making the Warriors even more reliant on the 3-point shot.
They are also grabbing tons of offensive rebounds, meaning even in a successful defensive possession for the Warriors, the Grizzlies still have an opportunity to score.
Both these contributions are raising the spirit of the Grizzlies and are lowering the spirit of the Warriors.
There is nothing worse than playing great defense for 20 seconds only to have the offensive rebound secured and have to reset for another 14 seconds of defense.
The Grizzlies will need to continue their strategy of winning the battle in the paint in order to force a Game 7.
Key Matchup
Steph Curry vs. Dillon Brooks
The Warriors will need Steph Curry to have a big night in order to overcome their size deficiency.
The Warriors need to get out to a lead and make it a fast-paced game to avoid getting crushed inside.
Are Expectations for Curry High?
To do so, they're going to need a big night from their superstar Steph Curry.
Curry has been lackluster from behind the three-point arc so far in these playoffs, but he always has the potential for a huge performance.
A big performance from Curry here could be the difference. If Steph Curry is able to have a big night, the Warriors most likely roll to victory and win the series.
If Dillon Brooks can shut down Curry and make the rest of the Warriors starters struggle to get quality looks, the Grizzlies have a chance to force Game 7.
Best Bets
There are two ways to approach wagering in this game. The first is by taking the Over. These teams run at a breakneck speed, and the pace is simply just too high.
Although both teams have an excellent defense, the pace is so high that these teams are getting an extra 10 to 20 shots per game compared to other playoff series.
These extra shots will turn into extra points and we should see a high-paced game regardless of the result.
Our first best bet for tonight's NBA playoff game is the Memphis Grizzlies/Golden State Warriors Over 217.
I also like the Warriors to finish the series here tonight. Coming off a blowout, their starters did get some rest and this team is completely different in the friendly confines of the Chase Center.
I expect the Warriors shooting to be much better tonight and we can expect an explosive performance from one of their three sharpshooters Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, or Jordan Poole.
As bad as the last game looked, the Warriors will have an answer. Our second bet for tonight's playoff game is the Golden State Warriors - 8.
NBA Pick: Over 217 (-110) with BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
NBA Pick: Warriors -8 (-110) with BetOnline
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