The Golden State Warriors look for a 2-0 series lead in their Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday night as they visit the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors are short favourites on the NBA odds.

Warriors vs. Grizzlies NBA Playoffs Betting Odds

With Golden State up 1-0 in the series, the Warriors are -526 on the series line (were -263) and the Grizzlies +378 (were +209). The favoured exact result is Golden State in a sweep at +219 – and if they win Game 2 it probably will be a sweep. Memphis in five is the +3985 long shot. On the series handicap, Warriors at -1.5 is -313 and Grizzlies at +1.5 is +243. The over-under for total games is 5.5 with the under a -135 favourite. That it finishes in four games is a +220 favourite.

When taking a 1-0 series lead under Coach Steve Kerr, the Warriors are 18-1 in those situations. They have won 12 straight best-of-seven series’ after winning Game 1, the fourth-longest streak in NBA history and the second-longest active streak behind the Lakers at 24 in a row.

Memphis is 4-1 against the spread in the past five meetings.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors generally closed at either -2 or -2.5 for Game 1 and didn’t cover the spread – pretty sure they don’t care – in a 117-116 victory. They probably should have covered, but Klay Thompson, a stellar free throw shooter, missed two free throws with under seven seconds left. Memphis couldn’t covert the winning shot on the other end. Thompson hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 36.6 seconds remaining. It was the second go-ahead field goal in the final minute of his career. The other was in the 2019 NBA Finals in Game 5 vs. Toronto, the game before Thompson tore his ACL.

Jordan Poole, who was in the G-League not all that long ago, led Golden State with 31 points off the bench. Steph Curry had 24 points, Toronto native Andrew Wiggins 17, and Thompson 15. Draymond Green, perhaps the Warriors’ most important player for all he does, was ejected late in the first half for a flagrant 2 foul, but it won’t be suspension-worthy. Golden State is 3-7 ATS in its past 10 as a road favourite.

Memphis Grizzlies

Young superstar Ja Morant had a chance to win Game 1 but missed a tough left-handed layup as time expired. He led Memphis with 34 points to go with 10 assists and nine rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. had his best game of the playoffs by far with 33 points and 10 rebounds. He and Morant became the first pair of Grizzlies teammates with at least 30 points in a playoff game.

Mississauga’s Dillon Brooks struggled with only eight points on 3-for-13 shooting. The Grizzlies might have been a bit tired after finishing a draining first-round series vs. Minnesota on Friday, while the Warriors were well-rested. Still, Memphis has to win Game 1 when not having to deal with Draymond Green for the second half. The Grizzlies are 15-6-1 ATS in their past 22 as a dog.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Grizzlies?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.44
Assists	Ja Morant 6.74
Rebounds	Steven Adams 10
FG%	Tyrell Terry 100
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.42
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.27

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.11
Assists	Ja Morant 9.78
Rebounds	Ja Morant 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 72
Steals	Ja Morant 2
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Grizzlies Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.44
Assists	Ja Morant 6.74
Rebounds	Steven Adams 10
FG%	Tyrell Terry 100
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.42
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.27

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 27.11
Assists	Ja Morant 9.78
Rebounds	Ja Morant 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 72
Steals	Ja Morant 2
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5

Injuries

Golden State

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22

Memphis

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Elig Mon Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22

Steven Adams (C)

Prob Sat Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22

Ziaire Williams (SF)

Prob Tues Knee - 26 / 04 / 22

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Ques Sat Foot - 22 / 04 / 22

Santi Aldama (PF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 18 / 04 / 22

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Out Sun Hip - 10 / 04 / 22

Brandon Clarke (PF)

Prob Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22

Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)

Out Sun Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22

Tyus Jones (PG)

Out Sun Hand - 10 / 04 / 22

Steven Adams (C)

Out Sun Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Injuries

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Ques Thurs	Foot - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Mon	Foot - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Fri	Foot - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Wed	Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Sun	Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.

Memphis

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Elig Mon	Suspension - 04 / 05 / 22	4-1	3-2	+ -
Brooks is serving a one-game suspension for a Flagrant 2 foul, and he is eligible to return for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Steven Adams (C)	Prob Sat	Conditioning - 28 / 04 / 22	5-2	3-4	+ -
Adams has completed the NBA's health and safety protocols, and he is expected to suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Ziaire Williams (SF)	Prob Tues	Knee - 26 / 04 / 22	5-3	4-4	+ -
Williams is dealing with right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Ques Sat	Foot - 22 / 04 / 22	6-3	4-5	+ -
Brooks is tending to a sore left foot, and it is up in the air if he will battle the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.
Santi Aldama (PF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 18 / 04 / 22	7-4	5-6	+ -
Aldama is out of commission with soreness in his right knee, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Out Sun	Hip - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Brooks is nursing soreness in his right hip, and he will not play against the Celtics on Sunday.
Brandon Clarke (PF)	Prob Sun	Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Clarke is battling a right thigh contusion, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics on Sunday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)	Out Sun	Thigh - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Jackson Jr. is hindered by left thigh tightness, and he will not take on the Celtics on Sunday.
Tyus Jones (PG)	Out Sun	Hand - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Jones has a hand injury, and he will not be active against the Celtics on Sunday.
Steven Adams (C)	Out Sun	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	8-5	7-6	+ -
Adams is bothered by left ankle soreness, and he will not be available for Sunday's showdown with the Celtics.