Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors prediction
NBA · Friday, October 23, 2026 · 10:00 PM ET · Chase Center · NBA League Pass
Result
Final: Memphis Grizzlies 111, Golden State Warriors 108 (Memphis Grizzlies won). Mel’s pick (Memphis Grizzlies win 53% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was right.
Mel’s pick
Memphis Grizzlies win 53% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Memphis Grizzlies: 53%
- Golden State Warriors: 47%
Projected score
Memphis Grizzlies 106, Golden State Warriors 117. 5% of the simulations finished as one-score games.
Mel vs the betting line
Vegas has Golden State Warriors −3.5. Mel projects Golden State Warriors by 11.7, so the simulation leans Golden State Warriors -3.5 against the spread.
The total is 234.5; Mel projects 222.9 points, a lean to the under.
Recent form
Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) scored 118.6 and allowed 109.2 points a game over their last 5.
Golden State Warriors (0-1) scored 112.6 and allowed 112.6 points a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 23, 9:11 AM ET.
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