The Thunder will play the Grizzlies on Friday, January 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies will tip-off on Friday, January 9th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to this game with a 99.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, is currently 89.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 13-4 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Memphis Grizzlies - The Memphis Grizzlies come to the floor sporting a 8-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 9th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 2nd (121.4) for average points scored per game. The Memphis Grizzlies stand 17th, averaging 115.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.1 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 30th in the league. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 7-2 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, come to the game with a 5-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 31-7 overall record, while the Memphis Grizzlies have a 16-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Thunder be clashin' with the Grizzlies in Memphis... The Thunder be a force to be reckoned with this season... The Grizzlies be lookin' to defend their home court against fierce opponents... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before makin' yer bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... The Thunder be lookin' to add another win to their impressive record... The Grizzlies be seekin' to upset the powerful Thunder on their turf... This be a matchup ye won't want to miss, me hearties... Let the battle on the hardwood commence!
Best Thunder at Grizzlies Odds
| Underdog Memphis Grizzlies | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Memphis Grizzlies | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Memphis Grizzlies are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Memphis Grizzlies are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Thunder
Grizzlies
1/09/26 8:10pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis Grizzlies bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Memphis Grizzlies underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies Prop Bets
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Thunder
Grizzlies
Game to Overtime
1/09/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Grizzlies
Team Total Points
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -118Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
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Ajay Mitchell
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
Alex Caruso
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Cam Spencer
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -118Bet |
Cedric Coward
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
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Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
Jaren Jackson Jr
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylen Wells
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
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Jock Landale
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -118Bet |
Santi Aldama
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
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Vince Williams Jr
Points Scored
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1108.5 u -145Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 38.5 o -10538.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaren Jackson Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -110Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Santi Aldama
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
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Vince Williams Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MEM 1/09/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 41 | 13 | 0.759 | 0.0 | 22-5 | 19-7 | 8-3 | 31-9 | 119.9 | 108.0 | +11.9 | W1 | 5-5 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 20 | 32 | 0.385 | +20.0 | 10-15 | 9-16 | 5-6 | 16-20 | 115.3 | 117.4 | -2.1 | L3 | 2-8 |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Memphis Grizzlies Futures Odds
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Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +125 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Grizzlies | +100000 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Memphis Grizzlies Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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