Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Memphis Grizzlies 128-97: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NBA · Oklahoma City Thunder 128, Memphis Grizzlies 97
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at FedExForum. The Oklahoma City Thunder covered the spread as 4-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 224.5, with 225 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies final score and game recap
The Oklahoma City Thunder led 35-28 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 36-21 to lead 71-49 at halftime. They outscored the Memphis Grizzlies 57-48 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ajay Mitchell (Oklahoma City Thunder): 35 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder): 28 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies): 21 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies): 14 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies?
The Oklahoma City Thunder covered the spread as 4-point favorites, winning by 31 points.
The spread opened at Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5 and closed at Oklahoma City Thunder -4. AiQ's pick was the Memphis Grizzlies +4.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies go over or under the total?
The game went over: 225 points combined against a closing total of 224.5, over by 0.5. 120 of the 225 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 224.5. AiQ's pick was the over 223.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Memphis Grizzlies to win at +146, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Memphis Grizzlies +4.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 223.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 54.5: the over, paying -115, with 63 points scored.
- Oklahoma City Thunder team total 114.5: the over, paying -108, with 128 scored.
- First-half total 108.5: the over, paying -115, with 120 points scored.
- First-half spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -2.5 covered, paying -105.
- Memphis Grizzlies team total 110.5: the under, paying -108, with 97 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder won the first half, paying -155.
- First-quarter moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder won the first quarter, paying -142.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Oklahoma City Thunder at -170 and the Memphis Grizzlies at +140. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Oklahoma City Thunder a 60% favorite. The Oklahoma City Thunder won as the favorite at -170: $58.82 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Memphis Grizzlies, the best price before the game was +150 at Caesars: priced below fair (−5.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Oklahoma City Thunder between the open and the close, and they covered.
Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Oklahoma City Thunder 7-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times. That made it three straight wins for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
This result left the Memphis Grizzlies 6-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-3 at home, 4-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Memphis Grizzlies.
What's next for Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies?
Next for the Oklahoma City Thunder: the Washington Wizards at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Memphis Grizzlies: at the Toronto Raptors on Monday, November 9, 2026.