The Phoenix Suns travel to the FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been in pretty good form lately as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak halted by the Rockets in a 100-97 road defeat on Monday. Devin Booker led the team with 27 points on nine of 20 shooting, Royce O’Neale and Dillon Brooks each scored 15 points while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Suns shot 42 percent from the field and 14 of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and looked to be in control with a 13-point lead. But they went cold and managed just 37 points in the second half to allow the Rockets back into the contest. With the clock winding down, it was the Rockets’ Kevin Durant who nailed the game-winning 3-pointer to snatch the game away at the death.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been struggling lately as they have lost six of their last nine games overall. They were on a four-game losing streak before they snapped out of it with a 106-105 win over the Spurs last night. Cam Spencer and Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 21 points each, Jock Landale added 19 points with nine rebounds while Vince Williams Jr chipped in with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 40 percent from the field and 18 of 49 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 36 points in the third quarter to overcome an early 11-point deficit. However, they actually trailed by four points late in the fourth quarter before they closed the final 1:26 on a 5-0 run to escape with the narrow win.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last six games against the Suns.
- The Suns have lost four of their last five night games at FedExForum.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Suns after winning as underdogs.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Grizzlies teams that held a losing record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won each of their last 14 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last six games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Grizzlies’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Santi Aldama is one of only two players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Grayson Allen has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Mark Williams ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (64.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eight different Grizzlies players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Grizzlies are one of only two teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
Grizzlies vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Jalen Green, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Ja Morant, Cedric Coward, John Konchar and Brandon Clarke to name a few. The Suns are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum, as they were on a roll before they lost a heartbreaker to the Rockets on Monday. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies were really struggling before they took down the Spurs in a thrilling win last night. The Grizzlies won the first meeting between the teams by 114-113 back on Oct 29, but the Suns are playing better basketball at the moment and they are clearly the healthier team. So, I will take the Suns at this short line in this spot.