Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Grizzlies (-161) will try to end their 9 game losing streak against the Rockets (-3.5). The over/under line in this Southwest Division matchup is 220.
This game will be played at FedExForum and can be seen on BSSE.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Grizzlies have hosted the Rockets, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Rockets and Grizzlies, the Rockets hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-3-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their three previous home games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 103 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
On the road this season, the Rockets are 5-20 straight up and 9-15 against the spread. Currently, they are favored by 3.5 points and have an ATS record of 12-6 as the favorite.
In their last two games, Houston has won as the favorite and has a record of 14-4 straight up as the favorite this season. Against the spread, they are 16-18 as the favorite and have an average scoring margin of +8.9 points per game.
In Western Conference play, the Rockets are 16-13 compared to 8-16 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 12th place in the West, and they have an overall record of 24-29.
Houston’s most recent game was a 105-103 win over the Knicks. They were favored by 1 point and have now won three straight games. The O/U line for that game was 224.5.
This season, Rockets games have averaged 225.9 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 220. The team’s O/U record for the season is 24-29, and the under has hit in their last three games.
When it comes to scoring, the Rockets are averaging 113.3 points per game this season, which is 22nd in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 111.2 points per game.
So far, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.6% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 13th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Rockets are 25th in the league at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 35% which is 26th in the NBA.
At present, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 10th, allowing 112.6 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Rockets are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 12th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 26th in blocked shots at 4.4 per game.
As underdogs, the Grizzlies have lost their last eight games straight-up and are 12-28 as the underdog this season. Today, they are getting 3.5 points against the Rockets. In their last four games as the underdog, they are 5-9 against the spread.
Memphis has an O/U record of 23-30-1 this season, with games averaging 219.8 points per game. In their last game against the Pelicans, the teams combined for just 183 points, falling well short of the O/U line of 221.
The Grizzlies lost to the Pelicans in their last game by a score of 96-87. They covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs, going into the game with an ATS losing streak of four games. Memphis is now 25-29 against the spread this season.
In the Western Conference standings, the Grizzlies are currently in 13th place with a record of 18-36. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place. This season, Memphis is 12-24 against other Western Conference teams and 6-12 in non-conference play.
At home, the Grizzlies are averaging 103.9 points per game, which is last in the NBA. Overall, they are 30th in scoring at 106.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Memphis is 17th in the league at 98.4 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 20.4% of their games. They have also scored less than their own average in their last two games and are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Memphis is 8th in made threes per game but just 28th in three-point shooting percentage. Additionally, they are 29th in free throw attempts and 23rd in assists.
So far, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 12th in the league at 113.1 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 24th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.1 blocked shots each game.
Based on our projections, we have the Rockets coming out on top by a score of 94-81.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- Take the Rockets on the moneyline
- The Rockets should also cover at -3.5
- Our NBA model projects 175 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Ankle – Questionable
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hand – Questionable
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Low Back – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Reggie Bullock – Lower Back – Questionable
- Fred VanVleet – Adductor – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
- Cam Whitmore – Ankle – Out
