Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Houston Rockets Line | -2 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +2 |
| Total | 233.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this high caliber duel between two of the three best teams currently in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies bounced back after a two-game losing streak, and are playing their second straight game at home, where they have been one of the best teams in the NBA. The Rockets are coming off back-to-back wins, following a 1-3 slump, and both teams will fight for the second place of the Western conference.
Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Y. Kawamura, J. LaRavia, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke are questionable, GG Jackson, Marcus Smart, Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams are out.
Houston Rockets Injury Report: Tari Eason, Ja’Sean Tate are questionable.
Memphis Grizzlies Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 24-13 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 24-13 against the spread and 22-14-1 in over/under, while having a 15-4 home record. Memphis is 2-3 in their last 5 games and 2-3 against the spread. Over is 4-2-1 in their last 7 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 119-104 win over Dallas, as they held the Mavs into just 41% shooting from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr led Memphis’ offense with 35 points, adding 13 rebounds and 5 assists, in his best game of the season.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 22.7 points and 6.4 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.9 assists but he is out with an injury.
Houston Rockets Form and Trends
The Rockets have a 24-12 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the West. Houston is 22-14 against the spread and 18-18 in over/under, while having a 11-5 road record. The Rockets are 3-3 in their last 6 games, and 2-4 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 road games.
The Rockets are coming off a 135-112 win over Washington, as they shot with 52% from the field and saw all of their five starters scoring double figures. Jalen Green led Houston’s offense with 29 points with 7 triples and 8 rebounds.
Green leads the Rockets in scoring with an average of 20.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. Alperen Sengun adds 19 points, 5 assists and a team-high 10.4 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 123.1 points per game. They have the 5th-best field goal percentage, with 48.2% and a 36.9% three-point percentage (11th). Defensively, they allow 114.7 points per game, which ranks 21st in the league.
Offensively, the Rockets average 112.9 point per game, ranking 12th in the league. Houston shoots with just 44.4% from the field, which is the third-worst in the league, and 32.8% from beyond the arc, which is the second-worst. Defensively, they are third-best in the league, allowing 106.8 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Rockets won 128-108 at home. The Rockets are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Grizzlies, and are 4-1 against the spread. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
Prediction
In this Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, the Rockets are coming as -2 road favorites. The Grizzlies should be favored at home, as they have been the third-best home team in the NBA this season, and the best team against the spread at home, with 14-5, winning by an average of 13.3 points. But the Rockets are also the fourth-best covering team on the road, so it’s hard to take a side. Both teams have been involved in higher scoring games lately, as the Grizzlies are 4-2-1 to the over, having the best offense in the league and playing with the fastest pace, and the Rockets are 3-1 to the over in their last 4 road games. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 233.5
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