Memphis Grizzlies (35-17) vs. Phoenix Suns (26-26)
February 11, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns +3.5; Over/Under: 240.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies invade the Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Here’s a Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back in this spot after having their four-game win streak halted by the Thunder in a 125-112 loss on Saturday. Desmond Bane led the team with 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jaren Jackson Jr added 19 points with three steals and three blocks while Santi Aldama chipped in with 18 points, six rebounds and four assists off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 28 from the 3-point line, but their problems were on the defensive end as they just had no way of slowing down the Thunder who scored 100 points before the start of the fourth quarter.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Nuggets in a 122-105 loss on Saturday. Devin Booker led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds and three assists, Bol Bol added 19 points with seven rebounds and four blocks off the bench while Tyus Jones chipped in with 15 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Suns shot 38 percent from the field and 17 of 50 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Nuggets from the start and allowed 37 points in the first quarter to fall into an early hole. Things only got worse in the second half where the Suns fell behind by as many as 23 points before they finished with a flurry to keep the final margin respectable.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games at Footprint Center.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Suns have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last nine road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last seven home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are slightly shorthanded with Johnny Davis and Cam Spencer still out, while the Suns have ruled out Bradley Beal and they have Vasilije Micic is listed as questionable for this one. The Grizzlies have quietly been one of the hottest teams in the league with a four-game win streak before they lost to the Thunder who are beating everyone these days. In contrast, the Suns are mired in another slump and they will again be missing Beal who is so important off the bench, so I will happily take the Grizzlies at the short line in this spot.
