NBA Christmas Odds: Grizzlies vs. Warriors prediction, odds and pick

Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors are playing each other on Christmas Day at 8 p.m. ET. Memphis is second in the Western Conference, while Golden States is 11th in West.

Memphis Grizzlies have been plagued by injuries for most of the season. They have a strong defense and a well-rounded starting lineup. Desmond Bane returned to the starting line-up in their last game. He scored 17 points and made two 3-pointers. Memphis is playing Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. Golden Warriors knocked Memphis out of playoffs last year. The Grizzlies are motivated to avenge that. Golden Golden States are the defending champions. Grizzlies won the last meeting.

Golden State Warriors are without Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins. Draymond Green is also injured. The Warriors have won just one of their last three games without Curry. Jordan Poole has stepped into the primary scoring role in Curry's absence. Klay Thompson has averaged just 13.3 points since Curry went out. The team is struggling defensively and doesn't do itself any favors on the glass.

Grizzlies are playing their first game since the injury crisis. Golden State has lost two straight games. This is a revenge game for Memphis after Golden Warriors knocked them out of the playoffs last year.

Memphis Grizzlies are -6.5 at Christmas betting odds against Golden State Warriors.