Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets 11-22-23

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction 01/13/2025: NBA Picks

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Game Time 8:00 pm EST
Memphis Grizzlies Line +3
Houston Rockets Line -3
Total 235.5
TV: NBA TV

 

Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets game.

 

 

 

PREGAME WARM-UP:

In this high caliber Western battle between two of the top-3 teams of the conference, the Houston Rockets are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets bounced back after a mini-slump that had a 1-3 record, and have now three consecutive wins, as they have climbed on the second place of the West. The Grizzlies have been struggling a bit lately, and as a result they have fallen down to the third place of the West, and are playing their second straight game on the road, where they have been mediocre this season.

 

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Houston Rockets Injury Report: Tari Eason, Ja’Sean Tate are questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Y. Kawamura, J. LaRavia, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke are questionable, GG Jackson, Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama, Vince Williams are out.

Houston Rockets Form and Trends

The Rockets have a 25-12 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the West. Houston is 23-14 against the spread and 18-18-1 in over/under, while having a 12-5 road record. The Rockets are 4-1 in their last 5 games, and 3-4 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 road games.

 

The Rockets are coming off a 119-115 win in Memphis, even though they shot with just 43% from the field. Three Houston players had 22+ points, led by Alperen Sengun with 32 points, 5 assists and a game-high 14 rebounds.

 

Jalen Green leads the Rockets in scoring with an average of 20.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Alperen Sengun adds 19.3 points, 5 assists and a team-high 10.5 rebounds.

 

Memphis Grizzlies Form and Trends

The Grizzlies have a 25-14 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 25-14 against the spread and 23-14-2 in over/under, while having a 10-9 road record. Memphis is 3-4 in their last 7 games and 3-4 against the spread. Over is 5-2-2 in their last 9 games.

 

The Grizzlies are coming off a 127-125 win in Minnesota, even though they shot way worst than the Wolves from the field (44% to 57%). Seven Memphis players scored double figures, led by Jaren Jackson Jr with 33 points and 8 rebounds.

 

Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 22.9 points and 6.5 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21 points, 4.4 rebounds and a team-high 7.5 assists.

 

Statistical Breakdown

Offensively, the Rockets average 113.1 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 32.9% from beyond the arc, which is the second-worst. Defensively, they are third-best in the league, allowing 107.1 points per game.

 

Offensively, the Grizzlies are the second-best team in the NBA, with 123 points per game. They have the 5th-best field goal percentage, with 48.2% and a 36.8% three-point percentage (10th). Defensively, they allow 115.1 points per game, which ranks 21st in the league.

 

The Rockets have won both previous meeting against the Grizzlies this season. At home with a 128-108 score and on the road with 119-115. The Rockets are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Grizzlies, and are 5-1 against the spread. Over is 5-2-1 in their last 8 meetings.

 

Prediction

In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction, the Rockets are coming as -3 home favorites. The Rockets are rightfully favored, as they have been much better at home, than the Grizzlies are on the road, and in better form lately. The Rockets have also won both meetings against the Grizzlies this season, covering the spread in both, and I see no reason not to do it a third time today. Houston had an extra day of rest as their Saturday game in Atlanta got postponed, while the Grizzlies are in their second stop of a four-game road trip. Take the Houston Rockets and lay the points at home. Nick’s Free Pick: Houston Rockets -3

 

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