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Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder head-to-head

NBAregular • 2026-27 Season
Scheduled
Grizzlies logo
Grizzlies
Memphis
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vs
Thunder logo
Thunder
Oklahoma City
0
MEM 61%39% OKC
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Memphis Grizzlies 61% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Grizzlies:

  • Offensive Efficiency. Grizzlies offense (117.0 PPG) outpaces Thunder (106.0 PPG)
  • Injuries. Grizzlies healthier: 1 out, 0 doubtful vs Thunder 3 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage. Grizzlies are 2-1 at home this season; Thunder are 1-2 on the road

What would change the call

Win probability if a leading factor were even

  • If the offensive efficiency edge were neutral: MEM 41% (−20)
  • If the defensive efficiency edge were neutral: MEM 78% (+17)
  • If the injury edge were neutral: MEM 49% (−12)
  • If the rating edge were neutral: MEM 69% (+8)

Win probability movement

MEM home win probability as the model updated before the game

Home win probability movement68%56%44%Injuries +14.7Oct 24Oct 25

Labels mark updates of 5 points or more, named by the factor that moved most.

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VenueFedExForum
Memphis, TN

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Thunder (away)
Grizzlies (home)
39%
Win probability
61%
2
High-impact factors
2
3
Players ruled out
1

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Thunder at Grizzlies

The Thunder visit the Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, TN in 2026-27 NBA regular season play.

Our model gives the Grizzlies a 61% chance of winning, giving them a clear but not overwhelming advantage. For the Thunder to win, several key factors would need to swing their way.

Key factors driving this prediction:

  • Offensive Efficiency favors the Grizzlies (high): Grizzlies offense (117.0 PPG) outpaces Thunder (106.0 PPG)
  • Defensive Efficiency favors the Thunder (high): Thunder defense (94.0 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (105.5 Opp PPG)
  • Injuries favors the Grizzlies (high): Grizzlies healthier: 1 out, 0 doubtful vs Thunder 3 out, 0 doubtful
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Grizzlies have 1 player(s) ruled out, while the Thunder have 3.
Grizzlies61%

is favored to win

Key Factor
Offensive Efficiency
Favors MEM

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Offensive EfficiencyFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Defensive EfficiencyFavors Oklahoma City Thunder
  • InjuriesFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • ELO RatingFavors Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Recent FormNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

OKC
MEM
Offensive Efficiency
Defensive Efficiency
Injuries
ELO Rating
Home Field Advantage
Favours OKC|Favours MEM

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Offensive Efficiency

Grizzlies offense (117.0 PPG) outpaces Thunder (106.0 PPG)

Grizzlies

Defensive Efficiency

Thunder defense (94.0 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (105.5 Opp PPG)

Thunder

Turnover Differential

Grizzlies turnover differential (+0) vs Thunder (+0)

Neutral

Injuries

Grizzlies healthier: 1 out, 0 doubtful vs Thunder 3 out, 0 doubtful

Grizzlies

ELO Rating

Grizzlies ELO 1402 vs Thunder ELO 1642 (diff: -240)

Thunder

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/25/2026, 3:00:37 AM

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As of Oct 25, 2026

Grizzlies

Zach EdeyC(Ankle)
OUT
Cedric CowardF(Wrist)
QUESTIONABLE

Thunder

Thomas SorberC(Knee)
OUT
Otega OwehG(Achilles)
OUT
Nikola TopicG(Back)
OUT

Key Players

Thunder

Nikola TopicGOUT
-6.7% win prob impact
Alex CarusoG
Josh DixG
Otega OwehGOUT
-6.7% win prob impact
Bennett StirtzG

Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr.G
Javon SmallG
Micah PeavyG
Ty JeromeG
Jahmai MashackG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grizzlies has a 61% win probability, while Thunder has a 39% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.

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