Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2025

Rockets to Get the Better of Grizzlies

The Rockets look value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the home team will claim a victory over the Grizzlies. We’re happy to take the -143 that they win.

Rockets Won 119-115 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Memphis Grizzlies won their previous game by a 127-125 scoreline. It was on the road against Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 33 points, with Desmond Bane getting 21 and Jaylen Wells 13.

Houston Rockets won last time out by a 119-115 scoreline. On the road against Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, they made it three wins on the spin. Alperen Sengun racked up 32 points and 14 rebounds, with Jalen Green scoring 27 points and Fred VanVleet 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Grizzlies. At Toyota Center they won 128-108 before winning 119-115 at FedExForum. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Grizzlies are averaging 122.7 points, 50.1 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 45.9% from the field and 76.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.3 points and 42.7 rebounds per contest.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 26.9 points and 8.3 rebounds, Desmond Bane 5.5 assists and Luke Kennard 2.3 (46.9%) 3-pointers.

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.7 points, 48.0 rebounds, 19.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 74.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.9 points and 42.6 rebounds.

Jalen Green is averaging 22.9 points and 3.3 (37.9%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun has an average of 10.4 rebounds and Fred VanVleet 5.6 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Jaylen Wells, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, Desmond Bane.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Our best pick is that Rockets will win this NBA contest. You can currently get -143 about this happening which looks like great Moneyline odds.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making NBA picks. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Grizzlies vs Rockets stats:

• Rockets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rockets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Rockets have won 3 consecutive games.
• Grizzlies have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Grizzlies have lost their last 2 games against Rockets.

Rockets Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider the Rockets on the spread. Those expecting this franchise to exceed expectations can wager them to cover the line.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Jalen Green Over 22.5 Points -105

Jalen Green (Rockets) has averaged 27.6 points in the past 5 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -105 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-109

Under 21.5

-122

Assists

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-103

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

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Fred VanVleet Under 17.5 Points -105

Fred VanVleet (Rockets) has scored an average of 12.4 points in the past 5 home games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -105.

Latest Fred VanVleet Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-103

Under 17.5

-128

Assists

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-139

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Grizzlies 115 - 117 Rockets

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Rockets landing a 117-115 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think Rockets Likeliest to Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 62% probability of winning this NBA game, Houston Rockets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -161 Moneyline betting odds. Memphis Grizzlies are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +136.

The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 232.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 232.5 at -110.

There’s a chance to back the Rockets at -125 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Grizzlies are available at -105.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Grizzlies

+136

Rockets

-161

Point Spread

Grizzlies +3.5

-114

Rockets -3.5

-106

Total Points

Under 232.5

-110

Over 232.5

-110

Jaren Jackson Jr Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jaren Jackson Jr is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -108 that he scores Over 23.5 points or -122 that he goes Under.

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 23.5

-108

Under 23.5

-122

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 21.5

-120

Under 21.5

-110

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 21.5

-112

Under 21.5

-120

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 21.5

-109

Under 21.5

-122

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 17.5

-118

Under 17.5

-114

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 17.5

-103

Under 17.5

-128

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 15.5

-130

Under 15.5

-103

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 15.5

-104

Under 15.5

-128

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-133

Cam Whitmore (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-118

Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies)

Over 6.5

+109

Under 6.5

-141

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-125

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-139

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

+107

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+108

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-149

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 2.5

+124

Under 2.5

-161

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-103

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-125

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-132

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

+107

Under 7.5

-141

Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

Over 6.5

-133

Under 6.5

+102

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-135

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+120

Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-106

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-108

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-103

Cam Whitmore (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+134

Under 3.5

-175

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 244.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 244.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 235.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.70 pts and allowed 121.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 123.30 pts and allowed 121.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 213.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 235.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.70 pts and allowed 108.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.40 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.50 (76.79%)
• Rebounds: Total 50.1, Offensive 15.40, Defensive 34.70
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 17.50
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.40 (80%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.2, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 33.60
• Assists: 29.10
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 10.30
• Turnovers : 17.40
• Personal Fouls: 21.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (74.67%)
• Rebounds: Total 48, Offensive 16.30, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 19.90
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (76.42%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 20.80
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.20

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

28 Alperen Sengun

Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup

0 Jaylen Wells

12 Ja Morant

13 Jaren Jackson Jr.

14 Zach Edey

22 Desmond Bane

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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