The Golden State Warriors were set to host the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on Friday, Oct. 23, just after 10 p.m. ET, and the market gave Golden State a 4.5-point edge. The setup reflects a simple idea: even with the Warriors carrying an older roster and Memphis entering as the league's youngest team, Golden State still has enough continuity and shot-making to be favored at home.
That number also fits the broader preseason view of the teams. Golden State was projected to win eight more games than Memphis, a sizable gap that helps explain why the Warriors opened as the more trusted side. The matchup is also a reminder of how the Warriors usually operate. As long as Steph Curry is on the roster, Golden State will live and die by the 3-pointer, which makes perimeter production a central part of any betting angle tied to this game.
Ty Jerome and Draymond Green are the prop focus
The clearest player angles came on Ty Jerome and Draymond Green. Jerome drew attention after going 5-for-10 from deep against Utah on Wednesday, a performance that kept the conversation on his ability to provide quick scoring and perimeter volume. Draymond Green, meanwhile, posted eight assists against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, and his role remains tied to playmaking from the frontcourt.
Green was described in that same context as a point-center, which matches how Golden State can use him when the ball movement is working. A 6+ assists prop was listed as playable for him, while Jerome's shooting production made his threes market worth watching. For Golden State, the path is not necessarily about shutting down every Memphis shooter. It is more about controlling enough of the game to let its own spacing and veteran edge show through.
The Warriors can still lean on experience and offensive rhythm, even if Memphis brings more youth and athleticism to the floor. That is what makes this matchup interesting: the spread reflects the gap in expectations, while the props point to the individual ways Golden State can try to justify it.
