Oklahoma City at Memphis

A doormat in the NBA just a couple seasons ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder has drafted well. The have a star player in Kevin Durant and have become a viable factor in the NBA West. They still have a way to go on the road, especially facing another young team. The Grizzlies aren’t very good on the road, but have more than held serve at home at 9-6. The Grizzlies are no strangers to beating good teams at home with wins over the Lakers, Miami, Portland and Phoenix, and also taking the Celtics to overtime. The Thunder has trouble in the role of a small favorite where they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 as a favorite of 4.5 or less. The Grizzlies have emerged as a powerful dog at 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17, including a perfect 7-0 ATS vs. a winning team. I’m taking Memphis in this one.