Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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Prediction :
Memphis Grizzles +3.5
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by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Predictions
Arguably the pick of the matches in the NBA on Friday will come from the FedEx Forum where the Memphis Grizzlies will play host to the Houston Rockets. The Grizz (24-13) are third in the Western Conference while the Rockets (24-12) are one spot above in second. Check out our match prediction.
The Memphis Grizzlies will have the chance to draw level with the Rockets in this one and will enter the match following a 119-104 victory over the short-handed Mavericks on Tuesday.
Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 35 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, as Memphis dominated the second half, outscoring their opponents by 63-49 before the final buzzer.
The Grizz are the highest-scoring team in the NBA this season (123.1 PPG), but allow 114.7 PPG (14th overall).
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets continue to defy expectations, now aiming for a third straight victory after smashing the lowly Wizards 135-112 on the road on Wednesday.
Jalen Green put up 29 points on 10 of 22 shooting while Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson also notched up 20+ points in the blowout victory.
The Rockets are averaging 112.9 points per game this season (12th in the league), but play elite-level defence, allowing just 106.8 PPG (third in the NBA).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Form
Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets's standings in the NBA
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Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets Last Matches
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Morant
D. Bane
ForwardJ. Wells
J. Jackson Jr.
J. Green
A. Thompson
F. VanVleet
Substitutes
J. Konchar
S. Pippen Jr.
L. Kennard
Y. Kawamura
ForwardJ. Laravia
S. Aldama
B. Clarke
A. Holiday
ForwardJ. Green
T. Eason
J. Smith
C. Whitmore
J. Tate
Memphis Grizzlies - Houston Rockets Key Points
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last nine home games when inserted as underdogs.
- The Grizzlies are 15-4 at home this season.
- The Grizzlies have the third-best cover rate in the NBA this season at 64.9% (24-13-0 ATS).
- The Rockets have lost five of their last six games at the FedEx Forum.
Our Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
This is a match in which you absolutely have to check the lineups prior to tip-off as the Grizzlies currently have all of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr and Santi Aldama listed as doubts.
While Morant and Bane have sat out a fair few lately, Jackson Jr has led the Grizz, and if he is unable to feature, this should go the way of the visitors. However, if the big man is available, we’ll take the hosts and the free bucket. Our Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets prediction is Memphis Grizzlies +3.5.
Prediction :
Memphis Grizzles +3.5
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