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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction NBA Picks 10/25/24
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Houston Rockets (0-1) vs Memphis Grizzlies (1-0)
October 25, 2024 at 08:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -2.5 / Memphis Grizzlies +2.5 — Over/Under: 217.5
The Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets meet Friday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Jazz, and they play the Magic and Bulls next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 126 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Santi Aldama is averaging 27 points and 5 rebounds, while Desmond Bane is averaging 24 points and 4 assists. Ja Morant is the third double-digit scorer and Jay Huff is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Hornets, and they play the Spurs and Mavericks next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 105 points on 36.9 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 28 points and 2 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 25 points and 18 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Injury Report
Steven Adams is out for the Rockets, while Cam Whitmore and Dillon Brooks are probable. The Grizzlies will be without Luke Kennard, Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr., Cam Spencer, and GG Jackson II.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 14 Friday games as favorites.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Rockets’ last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Houston Rockets didn’t look good in their opener, but there’s too much talent to believe those issues will continue. The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the most banged-up teams in the league right now with no Kenndard, JJJ, Jackson, and others. While Ja is more than capable of shouldering the load and finding ways to win, it’s asking a lot. There are no excuses for the Rockets. Games like this are a must-win if the Rockets are going to be in the playoff convo. I’ll lay the bucket with the Rockets.
