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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Grizzlies

The Houston Rockets tip off against the Memphis Grizzlies in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect Points Between Rockets and Grizzlies

There could be plenty of baskets when the Rockets clash with the Grizzlies, with our prediction being Over 226.5 points in total. Odds of -106 look worth taking for this outcome.

8 Rockets Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Houston Rockets have now lost four straight road games. In their previous game, Minnesota Timberwolves won 110-108 (OT) at Target Center. Kevin Durant dropped 30 points, as Alperen Sengun finished with 30 and Jabari Smith 16.

Memphis Grizzlies have lost on their last four outings. In a recent home game at FedExForum, they were turned over 123-98 by San Antonio Spurs. Gregory Jackson scored 20 points, with Olivier-Maxence Prosper putting up 17 and Dejon Jarreau contributing 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have won the last two meetings against the Grizzlies. They triumphed 124-109 at FedExForum and then 108-99 at Toyota Center. The Rockets have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Grizzlies logo Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 111.3 points, 45.7 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.1 points and 39.0 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 25.3 points, with Reed Sheppard making 2.8 (31.8%) 3-pointers per game. Amen Thompson averages 8.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

The Grizzlies have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 37.2 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 127.1 points and 49.7 rebounds.

Gregory Jackson is averaging 13.4 points, Olivier-Maxence Prosper 4.5 rebounds and Cam Spencer 3.9 assists, while Javon Small has an average of 1.8 (51.4%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 226.5 and -106 are available for this NBA contest.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Rockets vs Grizzlies stats:

  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rockets games.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Grizzlies games at home.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Grizzlies games.

Over 226.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 20.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has recorded an average of 24.8 points in the past 5 games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -118.

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Kevin Durant Over 4.5 Assists -119 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has covered the 4.5 assists total in 3 straight games on the road. You can secure betting odds of -119 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 226.5
Spread Grizzlies +12.5
Player Points Alperen Sengun Over 20.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 226.5, Grizzlies +12.5 and Alperen Sengun (Rockets) to score Over 20.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 121 - 112 Grizzlies logo Grizzlies

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Rockets to achieve a winning scoreline of 121-112 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Rockets Big Favorites on the Moneyline

You might not get rich backing Houston Rockets at -769. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 88% chance of winning this NBA game. Memphis Grizzlies are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +530.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 226.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 226.5, then the odds are -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Kevin Durant is available at -122 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -106 is available.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-122
Under 25.5
-106
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-118
Under 20.5
-110
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-109
Under 17.5
-119
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G.G. Jackson (Grizzlies)
Over 16.5
-102
Under 16.5
-127
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-111
Under 5.5
-116
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-122
Under 4.5
-106
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-123
Under 4.5
-105
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
+102
Under 9.5
-132
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-119
Under 7.5
-109
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-145
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+126
Under 5.5
-164
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Grizzlies Home Results Include Seven Losses From Last Ten Games

The Grizzlies own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 116.70 points per contest and giving up 122.10.

The Rockets are riding a skid of four consecutive road defeats. They are 4-6 in their last 10 road games, averaging 110.90 points scored and 117.20 points allowed.

The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 124-109 when the teams last met at FedExForum. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at FedExForum, the Grizzlies have tallied six wins, compared to the Rockets with four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Home Stats 3-7 238.80 116.70 122.10 9 1
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 4-6 228.10 110.90 117.20 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 70 37.28 1255 368 17.9 5.3 0.3 7.9 0.6 1.4
Kevin Durant 69 36.44 1793 310 26.0 4.5 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.9
Jabari Smith 68 35.23 1051 126 15.5 1.9 2.2 6.8 0.9 0.8

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Ja Morant 20 28.43 389 161 19.5 8.1 1.0 3.3 0.3 1.0
Santi Aldama 43 27.86 602 125 14.0 2.9 1.6 6.7 0.7 0.9
Jaylen Wells 69 26.39 865 111 12.5 1.6 1.9 3.2 0.1 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Rockets 108-110 Timberwolves
23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
21 Mar NBA
Heat 122-123 Rockets
20 Mar NBA
Hawks 95-117 Rockets
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
13 Mar NBA
Pelicans 105-107 Rockets
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
10 Mar NBA
Raptors 99-113 Rockets
08 Mar NBA
Rockets 120-145 Spurs

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

25 Mar NBA
Spurs 123-98 Grizzlies
23 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-146 Hawks
21 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 101-124 Hornets
20 Mar NBA
Celtics 117-112 Grizzlies
18 Mar NBA
Nuggets 118-125 Grizzlies
16 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-132 Bulls
13 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 110-126 Pistons
12 Mar NBA
Mavericks 120-112 Grizzlies
10 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 129-139 76ers
09 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 115-126 Nets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 16 0.781 118.6 107.6 11 29-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1L
Spurs 55 18 0.753 119.3 111.5 7.8 28-7 27-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 7W
Pistons 53 20 0.726 117.6 109.8 7.8 29-9 24-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 1W
Celtics 48 24 0.667 114.2 107 7.2 25-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 1W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Lakers 47 26 0.644 116.6 115.1 1.5 23-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 1W
Nuggets 46 28 0.622 121.1 116.7 4.4 22-13 24-15 7-5 28-16 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 45 28 0.616 119 115 4 23-14 22-14 10-5 29-18 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 45 28 0.616 118.3 114.4 3.9 25-13 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 2W
Rockets 43 29 0.597 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 18-19 7-6 23-22 4-6 2L
Hawks 41 32 0.562 118.4 116.6 1.8 21-16 20-16 8-6 23-21 9-1 3W
Raptors 40 32 0.556 113.9 112.4 1.5 19-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 40 33 0.548 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 19-16 9-7 23-23 6-4 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 39 34 0.534 116.3 111.6 4.7 19-17 20-17 11-5 23-22 7-3 5W
Heat 39 34 0.534 120.2 117.3 2.9 23-14 16-20 7-7 23-20 5-5 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Clippers 37 36 0.507 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 37 37 0.5 115.5 116.7 -1.2 20-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 7-3 2W
Warriors 35 38 0.479 115 114.8 0.2 20-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 3-7 2W
Bulls 29 43 0.403 116.3 120.8 -4.5 18-20 11-23 4-11 17-29 4-6 1L
Bucks 29 43 0.403 110.6 116.6 -6 16-19 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 49 0.338 115.4 119.3 -3.9 16-22 9-27 7-8 16-30 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 24 48 0.333 115.1 119.1 -4 13-22 11-26 6-8 19-28 1-9 4L
Mavericks 23 50 0.315 114 119.3 -5.3 14-23 9-27 4-11 12-33 2-8 5L
Jazz 21 52 0.288 117.3 125.2 -7.9 13-25 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 3L
Kings 19 55 0.257 110.8 121.2 -10.4 13-25 6-30 3-10 12-35 5-5 2L
Wizards 17 55 0.236 112.8 123.9 -11.1 11-26 6-29 2-12 11-34 1-9 1W
Nets 17 56 0.233 106.3 115.7 -9.4 9-26 8-30 3-12 12-32 1-9 9L
Pacers 16 57 0.219 111.9 120.7 -8.8 10-26 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak