The Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Here’s a Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Pacers, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Lakers next. The Grizzlies have won 6 of their last 10 regular season games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 22.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 17.5 points and 0.8 assists. Cedric Coward is the third double-digit scorer, and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 40.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Jazz and Nuggets, and they play the Jazz next. The Suns have lost 12 of their last 14 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 129 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 28.5 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 19.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Royce O’Neale is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The home team has won each of the Suns’ last six games.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in eight of the Grizzlies’ last nine games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The favorites have won each of the Suns’ last 15 games.
- The Suns have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as underdogs following a loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Grizzlies and Suns.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven road games against the Suns following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last six games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Ryan Dunn has recorded three games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Grayson Allen has recorded four games with 5+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cedric Coward has recorded three games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (46.5).
- The Suns have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 17 points vs Kings on October 22.
- The Grizzlies rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.3%).
- The Grizzlies rank 2nd in the league for free throws made per game this season (27.8).
Suns vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks due to a groin injury. Jalen Green is questionable with a hamstring injury.
The Grizzlies will be without Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke, and Zach Edey. Vince Williams Jr. and Santi Aldama are questionable.
Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies have won 5 straight games against the Suns, but they’re a banged up team that’s hard to trust night to night due to so many missing bodies. The Suns are at home where they’ve played their best game of the season and there’s a chance Green makes his debut as he’s listed as questionable instead of out. That’s a much-needed scorer to take pressure off Booker. Check the injury report before betting, but I’ll lean Suns at home if Green plays.