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NBA Prop Bets: Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder (November 6, 2026)

The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-2) face the Memphis Grizzlies (6-2) at FedExForum. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Friday's matchup. The Thunder opened as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 4.5, leaving the Thunder at -170 and Grizzlies at +142. The total points line is set at 223.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 114-110 Oklahoma City.

  • The Grizzlies (-117) have a 6-2-0 ATS record this season, while the Thunder (-104) hold a record of 5-3-0.
  • The Grizzlies have a 2-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The Thunder also have a 2-6-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Grizzlies are averaging 120.5 points per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Thunder are averaging only 110.0 (T21st).
  • Defensively, the Grizzlies are giving up 109.8 points per game this season (11th in the league), while the Thunder are giving up an average of 108.8 points (8th).

Game Style

What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?

Pace

  • The Grizzlies currently rank 11th for pace this season, recording 100.1 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Thunder sit 23rd on that scale with 98.2 possessions per contest.

Field Goal Split

  • Looking at field goal splits, 43.2% of the Grizzlies' field goal attempts come from three point range (12th in the league), leaving 56.8% from two. Meanwhile, the Thunder's opponents are taking 47.3% of their attempts from three (T28th) and 52.7% from two.
  • Comparatively, Oklahoma City takes 35.8% of shots from three (27th), leaving 64.2% from two, while Memphis' opponents are attempting 42.2% from three (15th) and 57.8% from two.

Beyond the Arc

  • In terms of made three-pointers, the Grizzlies are shooting 40.0% from deep in 2026/27 (1st in the NBA), compared to the Thunder who are making 33.3% of their attempts (20th).
  • On the opposite end, Memphis is holding opponents to 31.3% of their three-point attempts (6th), while Oklahoma City's opponents are hitting 36.0% of their shots (19th).

Ball Protection

  • The Grizzlies are committing 16.5 turnovers per game this season, ranking T19th in the league, while the Thunder are forcing 14.8 turnovers (21st).
  • Flipping that script, Memphis is forcing 15.0 turnovers (T18th), while Oklahoma City is committing 13.3 (3rd).

Crashing the Boards

  • Memphis is pulling down 49.5 rebounds per game this season (1st in the league), including 12.9 offensive boards (13th). Conversely, Oklahoma City's opponents are averaging 44.8 rebounds (17th), 12.5 of which have come on the offensive end (19th).
  • Meanwhile, the Thunder are averaging 46.6 rebounds (T8th) and 12.3 offensive rebounds (15th), while the Grizzlies are allowing 42.5 and 11.9, ranking T9th and 13th.

First Quarter Winner

Memphis is +114 to win the first quarter, while Oklahoma City is -135. Here are their first quarter records in 2026/27.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Last 10
    Memphis 2-5-1 1-3-0 1-2-1 2-4-0 0-1-1 2-7-1
    Oklahoma City 4-4-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 4-2-0 0-2-0 4-6-0

First Half Winner

Memphis is +130 to win the first half and Oklahoma City is -155. Here are their first half records in 2026/27.

    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog
    Memphis 6-1-1 3-1-0 3-0-1 5-1-0 1-0-1 6-3-1
    Oklahoma City 4-4-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 3-3-0 1-1-0 4-6-0

HT/FT

Memphis is +200 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Oklahoma City is -110.

  • The Grizzlies have completed the HT/FT double in 62.5% of games this season, while the Thunder have completed the HT/FT double in 50.0% of games.

To Go To Overtime

Friday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.

  • The Grizzlies have played in three games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Thunder have appeared in six.

Both Teams 110+

  • Both teams have scored 110+ points in two of Memphis' eight games this season. Meanwhile, three of Oklahoma City's eight games have seen both squads reach that number.

Last Time They Met

Oklahoma City recorded a 117-116 victory over Memphis at FedExForum when these teams last met on January 9, 2026. Jalen Williams facilitated the offense on that day, finishing with 26 points and 10 assists. The Thunder have now won 16 straight against the Grizzlies.

NBA Injury News – Oklahoma City Thunder @ Memphis Grizzlies (November 6, 2026)

Oklahoma City Thunder - Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (Knee) – Out

Holmgren underwent a biological treatment on Friday (Oct. 30) to address a small patellar tendon tear and will miss at least 8-10 weeks, per Nick Crain of Slam.

Jalen Williams (Ankle) – Out

Williams has been diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, which will require surgery, Shams Charania of ESPN.

Cason Wallace (Shoulder) – Out

Wallace has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will require surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jaylin Williams (Back) – Day To Day

Williams is Out for Friday's (Nov. 6) game against the Grizzlies.

Nikola Topic (Back) – Out

Topi? is Out for Friday's (Nov. 6) game against the Grizzlies.

Thomas Sorber (Knee) – Out

Sorber is Out for Friday's (Nov. 6) game against the Grizzlies.

Memphis Grizzlies - Injury Report
Scotty Pippen Jr. (Back) – Out

Pippen Jr. is Out for Friday's (Nov. 6) game against the Thunder.

Isaiah Stewart (Knee) – Out

Stewart is Out for Friday's (Nov. 6) game against the Thunder.