Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +5.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 235.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two Western conference squads looking to bounce back after their latest defeats are clashing in this game, when the Phoenix Suns are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns have been struggling lately and they are on their worst stretch of the season, with just one win in their last six games, and as a result, they have fallen down to the 11th place of the West. The Grizzlies were playing very good basketball lately, but their streak came to an end as they faced the best team of the West. The Grizzlies are playing their third straight road game, where they have been mediocre this season.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen, Devin Booker, Bol Bol are questionable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: GG Jackson, Marcus Smart, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams are out.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 15-16 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the West. The Suns 11-20 against the spread and 16-15 in over/under. Phoenix has a 10-7 home record, but are 5-12 against the spread with a +1.1-point differential. The Suns are 1-5 in their last 6 games and 2-4 against the spread. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 games.
The Suns are coming off a 105-109 loss in Golden State, as they shot with just 42% from the field and 26% from beyond the arc. Kevin Durant led Phoenix’s offense with 31 points and 6 rebounds, while Bradley Beal added 28 points and 5 rebounds.
Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.7 points, adding 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Devin Booker adds 25.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists, but he is out with an injury.
Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 22-11 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 22-11 against the spread and 21-12 in over/under. The Grizzlies have an 8-7 road record, and are 9-6 against the spread, with a +4.4-point differential. Memphis is 8-3 in their last 11 games and are 8-3 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 106-130 loss in Oklahoma City, as they shot with just 38% from the field and 27% from downtown. Desmond Bane led Memphis’ offense with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 21.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.9 assists but he is out with an injury.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Suns average 112.2 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 46.8% from the field (12th), and with 37.8% from beyond the arc (6th). Defensively, the Suns allow 113.9 points per game, which is 18th in the league.
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 123.4 points per game. They have the 5th-best field goal percentage, with 48.4% and a 36.9% three-point percentage (12th). Defensively, they allow 114.22 points per game, which ranks 17th in the league.
The Suns are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Grizzlies, but the Grizzlies are 6-3 against the spread in their last 9 meetings, and 3-2 in their last 5 meetings in Phoenix. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, the Suns are coming as -5.5 home favorites. The Sun are playing terrible lately, and have been extremely weak against the spread at home, with just 5-12. I cannot trust the Grizzlies at this spot either, as they have half of their team in the injury report, and are playing on the road, where they have been mediocre. The Grizzlies are the best offensive team in the NBA, and are playing with the fastest pace. Both teams are below average defensively, so I see this being a high-scoring game. Both of their meetings in Phoenix last season where high scoring ones and went over the total, and I expect this trend to continue. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 235.5
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