The 2025 NBA postseason is heating up with the Play-In Tournament. A key game on Tuesday features the Golden State Warriors hosting the Memphis Grizzlies, battling for the Western Conference`s No. 7 playoff seed. Both teams were contenders for guaranteed playoff spots but now find themselves in the play-in tournament in a competitive Western Conference. The winner of Tuesday`s game will advance to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.
For the losing team, the path to the playoffs becomes significantly more challenging. They would first need to compete against the winner of the Mavericks-Kings 9/10 play-in game on Friday. Winning that would then set up a first-round matchup against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
It`s clear that there`s a lot at stake in Tuesday`s game. Here’s a guide on how to watch the Warriors vs. Grizzlies game and a betting recommendation.
How to Watch Warriors vs. Grizzlies
- TV channel: TNT (starting on NBA TV until Hawks-Magic game concludes) | Live stream: Max
- Odds: GSW -6.5, O/U: 227
Warriors vs. Grizzlies Best Bet
While betting on a seven-point spread in a play-in game can be risky, the Grizzlies situation is an exception. They`ve struggled against top Western Conference teams, failing to cover a seven-point spread against any of the top seven teams in the West since January 30.
In fact, excluding a push against the Lakers on March 29, the Grizzlies have played eight games against the Thunder, Rockets, Lakers, Nuggets, Clippers, Timberwolves, and Warriors, losing each by eight points or more. Their struggles against the NBA`s elite have been consistent for months. It`s unlikely this trend will suddenly reverse. The Pick: Warriors -6.5 (via FanDuel)
Jasper Hawthorne