Memphis at Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Thunder breezed to an easy 100-86 win in their opener against the Memphis Grizzlies to take a 1-0 series lead. It was a game that saw the Grizzlies take 91 shots from the field and 31 free throws, but managed just 86 points. Their problem all season long has been on the offensive end where they struggle. They did a relatively good job on Oklahoma City on the defensive end. Oklahoma City shoots 80.4% from the free throw line on the season, and there are hidden points here, Memphis ranks 23rd in that department. There have been 11 games played in the first round where the loser of game one scored under 90 points against the #2 seed, and the number two seed is 11-0 straight up, and 10-1 ATS in game two to an average line of -8.6 points per game. The number two seed has won by an average of over 16 points a game. The Grizzlies are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. NBA teams that win game one at home in the first round are 54-12 straight up in game two. Make the play on Oklahoma City.