Houston Rockets (24-12) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (24-13)
January 9, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies +2.5; Over/Under: 233.5
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The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies meet Thursday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Lakers and Wizards, and they play the Hawks, Nuggets, and Nuggets next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 106.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 20.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.9 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Warriors, beat the Mavericks, and they play the Timberwolves, Spurs, and Hornets next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.1 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 points and 7.9 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last nine home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have lost five of their last six games at FedExForum.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games at FedExForum.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Rockets have won each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Zach Edey leads all Grizzlies players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.9) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Amen Thompson ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (56.7%) this season.
- Alperen Sengun ranks 3rd in the league for second-chance points (134) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (19.3).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.9).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.4).
Grizzlies vs Rockets Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies are 15-4 SU at home this season, so I guess that’s why oddsmakers are showing them some respect. However, it’s hard to get behind the Grizzlies when you see Bane, JJJ, Morant, and others on the injury report. There’s only so much lost production a team can overcome. The Rockets have injuries of their own to Eason and Smith, but it’s not even close to what the Grizzlies are dealing with. If the Houston Rockets are serious about being a top seed in the West, these are games they should win. The Grizzlies are severely undermanned. The Rockets are also 11-5 SU on the road. I’ll lay the bucket with the Rockets in this spot.
