Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Rockets and Grizzlies, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Rockets are currently 32-14.
  • Houston has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (26th).
  • The Rockets are coming off a 100-96 win vs. the Grizzlies.
  • The Grizzlies will be hosting the Rockets and hold a 31-16 record.
  • Memphis has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (6th).
  • The Grizzlies are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.

Rockets vs Grizzlies Prediction

At 9:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-179) will host the Houston Rockets (+150) in a Southwest Division matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 238.

Memphis (31-16) is currently 3rd in the Western Conference, while Houston (32-14) is 2nd. The Rockets come into this game on a 4-game win streak.

Rockets vs. Grizzlies Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies
  • Where: Memphis at FedExForum
  • Date: Thursday, January 30th
  • Betting Odds MEM -4.5, HOU +150 | MEM -179 O/U 238

Rockets Preview: Will Houston Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

With a 100-96 win over the Hawks on Tuesday, the Rockets improved to 32-14 this season. Houston was favored by 5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 228-point over/under line.

Atlanta went on a 14-0 run early, but Houston responded by winning the 2nd quarter 27-23 and the 3rd quarter 33-23. The Rockets entered the 4th quarter with an 82-73 lead but were outscored 23-18 in the final period.

Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points and 7 rebounds in their 100-96 win over the Hawks, shooting 45.8% from the field. Alperen Sengün added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 58.3% of his shots, while Jae'Sean Tate was perfect from the field, finishing with 16 points.

Houston shot 46.8% overall but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at a 23.3% clip. Green did most of his damage in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, scoring 11 points in the 2nd and 12 more in the 3rd.

The Rockets put together a strong defensive performance on Tuesday, holding the Hawks to just 96 points. After giving up 27 points in the 1st quarter, Houston tightened up, allowing only 23 points in each of the final three quarters.

Houston held Atlanta to 40% shooting from the field and just 23% from three-point range, with the Hawks making only 11 threes. The Rockets also sent Atlanta to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. Defensively, Houston recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Grizzlies Preview: Will the Grizzlies Make it Happen at Home?

The Rockets improved to 32-14 this season with a 100-96 win over the Hawks on Tuesday. Houston was favored by 5 points, but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 228-point line.

After a 14-0 run by Atlanta early in the game, Houston responded by winning the 2nd quarter 27-23 and the 3rd quarter 33-23. The Rockets entered the 4th quarter with an 82-73 lead but were outscored 23-18 in the final period.

In their 143-106 loss to the Knicks, the Grizzlies struggled offensively, hitting just 9 threes despite shooting 37.5% from deep. Overall, they shot 45.1% from the field.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 21 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 75% clip. Desmond Bane added 16 points, while Ja Morant was held to just 10 points on 38.5% shooting.

Defensively, the Grizzlies struggled, giving up 143 points to the Knicks. They allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 42 in the 3rd, with another 41 points in the 4th.

Memphis allowed New York to shoot 51% from the field, including 17 made threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Rockets vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Houston has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • When looking at their past three matchups at home, Memphis has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 125 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
  • The Grizzlies have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-1-1 against the spread.

Rockets vs Grizzlies Prediction

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