Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Preview
The Rockets and Grizzlies are set to face off at 8:00 ET on BSSE. The Grizzlies will host the game at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The Rockets are the favorites in this Southwest division matchup against the Grizzlies. The over/under for the game is set at 212 points. Check out BetCoco for Memphis Grizzlies – Houston Rockets odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Rockets have faced off vs. the Grizzlies as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Rockets and Grizzlies is 3-2 with an average of 230 points per game. The last three times that the Rockets have been on the road vs. the Grizzlies, the over/under record is 4-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three home games, Memphis has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Rockets have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
Coming into today’s game, the Rockets have a 12-9 record and are looking to build on their four game winning streak. When playing on the road, the Rockets are 1-8 compared to their 11-1 record at home.
Houston currently has an ATS record of 15-5, placing them above .500 against the spread. On the road, the Rockets have an ATS record of 4-4 compared to a 11-1 record vs. the spread at home.
So far this season, the Rockets have an over/under record of 7-14-0. Their games have currently averaged 202.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 220.3.
The Rockets recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 117 points against the Grizzlies. This output exceeded their season average of 109.8 points per game. Leading the Rockets in scoring vs. the Grizzlies was Tari Eason with his 25 points. Jabari Smith Jr. also added 20 points for the Rockets.
In the current season, the Rockets defense has excelled, sitting 1st in the NBA by allowing 105.5 points per game.
The Rockets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Grizzlies offense to just 45.3% shooting. Overall, they gave up 104 points to Memphis.
Coming into today’s matchup, the Grizzlies are 6-17 overall and have gone 3-7 in their last ten games. In the Western Conference standings, they currently sit in 13th place and are 4th in the Southwest division.
Memphis has an overall ATS record of 9-14 for the season so far. This season, Memphis has a 4-5 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 5-9 when playing as underdogs.
The over/under record for this season for the Grizzlies is 10-13-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 221.8, and they have a -2.7 differential against the over/under line for this season.
In their previous game, the Grizzlies’ offense finished with 104 points, which is right in line with their current average of 106.4 points per contest. The top scorer for the Grizzlies was Jaren Jackson Jr. with 44 points, while Derrick Rose also added 19 to the scoreboard.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 10th in the league at 112.7 points per game allowed.
Inside the arc, the Grizzlies defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.4% and 39.5% from three-point territory.
Our projections indicate that the Rockets should come out top with a projected score of 107-102.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- Take the Rockets on the moneyline
- The Rockets should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 209 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Marcus Smart – Ankle – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Suspension – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Illness – Questionable
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Amen Thompson – Illness – Questionable
