Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Grizzlies vs Rockets

The Memphis Grizzlies tip off against the Houston Rockets on the final day of the NBA regular season. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We think that 223.5 is a generous total for Over backers when the Grizzlies meet the Rockets. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

The Memphis Grizzlies are out of the playoff picture, while the Houston Rockets have wrapped up the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, so this matchup carries minimal stakes.

The Grizzlies have now lost ten straight road games. In their previous matchup, the Utah Jazz won 147-101 at Delta Center. Dariq Whitehead led the way with 21 points, while Toby Okani added 20 and Adama Bal chipped in 18.

The Rockets were defeated last time out. Toyota Center saw them beaten at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a 136-132 scoreline. Offensively, Amen Thompson led the charge with 41, while Kevin Durant contributed 33 and Alperen Sengun 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at FedExForum, with the Rockets claiming the win. Beating the Grizzlies by a 119-109 scoreline. The Rockets have racked up three straight victories over the Grizzlies. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Dariq Whitehead, Toby Okani, Jahmai Mashack, Rayan Rupert, Taj Gibson.

Houston Rockets lineup: Jae'Sean Tate, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason, Josh Okogie, Clint Capela.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The total line looks to be on the low side at 223.5. There’s a strong chance that the NBA rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -110.

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Key Grizzlies vs Rockets stats:

• The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 18 Grizzlies games on the road.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in 19 of the last 20 Grizzlies games.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
• The 223.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rockets games.

Over 223.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Grizzlies 106 - 124 Rockets

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets 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.

With an estimated 90% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -909 betting odds about Houston Rockets triumphing in this NBA game. Memphis Grizzlies are the underdogs at +640 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 14.5 and the total points line is 229.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 229.5, the odds are -108.

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Moneyline

Grizzlies

+640

Rockets

-909

Point Spread

Grizzlies +14.5

-114

Rockets -14.5

-106

Total Points

Under 229.5

-112

Over 229.5

-108

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The Rockets own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 117.00 points on average and giving up 109.70.

The Grizzlies have been beaten in ten straight games away from home. They own a 0-10 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 111.40 points on average and giving up 132.40.

The Rockets earned a 108-99 win over the Grizzlies the last time they played at Toyota Center. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, the Rockets have come away with six wins, while the Grizzlies have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O223.5	U223.5
Houston Rockets Home Stats		7-3	226.70	117.00	109.70	5	5
Memphis Grizzlies Away Stats		0-10	243.80	111.40	132.40	10	0

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
• U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 242.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 243.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 223.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 on the Road: Covered in the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.30 pts and allowed 131.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.40 pts and allowed 132.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 223.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.20 pts and allowed 109.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.00 pts and allowed 109.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.50 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.60 (77.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 35.4, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 25.80
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 2.90
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 21.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.00 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.20 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.80 (79.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 37.4, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 26.30
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 3.10
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 15.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.50 (80.79%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.1, Offensive 14.70, Defensive 33.40
• Assists: 29.00
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.90 (76.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 32.20
• Assists: 28.30
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.30

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

8 Jae'Sean Tate

15 Reed Sheppard

17 Tari Eason

20 Josh Okogie

30 Clint Capela

Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup

0 Dariq Whitehead

5 Toby Okani

21 Jahmai Mashack

32 Rayan Rupert

67 Taj Gibson

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

• 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

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