Rockets vs Grizzlies Prediction NBA Picks 2/14/24

Memphis Grizzlies (18-35) vs Houston Rockets (23-29)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)

Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies +4 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Houston Rockets need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Memphis Grizzlies are riding a 9-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets recently lost to the Raptors and Hawks, while beating the Knicks. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.2 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 18.3 points and 4.9 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies recently lost to the Knicks, Bulls, Hornets, and Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 24.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.3 points and 2.1 assists. Marcus Smart is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
John Konchar ranks 15th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (0.9) this season.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

Alperen Sengun ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (5.0) this season.
Jabari Smith Jr. ranks 26th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.7).
The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.9%).
The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.8%).
The Rockets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.6%).

Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting some respect in this game after covering a bunch of numbers. However, I'd need more points to consider the Grizz here. The Houston Rockets are the healthier, more talented team at this stage, and they need to take advantage of games like this if they're going to stay in the playoff race. The Rockets have also won and covered the last three games against the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies offense has fallen off a cliff over the last week. The line is reasonable. Give me the Rockets on the road in this one.