Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 11/12/21

The Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. The Phoenix Suns look to build on their six-game winning streak. The Memphis Grizzlies look for a win after splitting their last 10 games.

The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 45 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 23.8 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 15.3 points and 3.4 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Paul is dishing 11.3 assists. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 109.7 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 26 points and 7.2 assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 16.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and De’Anthony Melton is dishing 2.5 assists. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.

The Suns are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Friday games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Grizzlies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 1 days rest. The under is 4-1-1 in Suns last 6 road games. The under is 4-1 in Grizzlies last 5 overall. The under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

The Memphis Grizzlies are attractive at home in this sort of role, but we’re getting the better team in a pick em spot. The Phoenix Suns are the more trustworthy team here, and they’re playing the better basketball overall. The Grizzlies have serious defensive issues, and they’ve been inconsistent through 11 games. The Suns in this spot is hard to pass up.