Phoenix Suns (15-16) vs Memphis Grizzlies (22-11)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -5.5 / Memphis Grizzlies +5.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Pelicans, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Kings, Warriors, and Mavericks next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.6 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 points and 7.9 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Mavericks and Warriors, and they play the Pacers, 76ers, and Hornets next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Grizzlies have a laundry list of injuries that includes GG Jackson II, Vince Williams Jr., Marcus Smart, Zach Edey, Yuki Kawamura and Ja Morant. Morant is considered week-to-week with an AC joint sprain.
The Suns will be without Royce O'Neale and Collin Gillespie. Bol Bol and Devin Booker are questionable. Grayson Allen is probable despite a concussion. The big news is the status of Booker, who is dealign with a groin injury and hasn’t played since December 19.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last eight games at Footprint Center when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games at Footprint Center following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns' last six home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies' last six night games at Footprint Center following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies have been dealing with injuries all season and have still managed to win and cover numbers. However, at some point, the injuries take their toll, and you could be asking a lot at this point. The Suns have underachieved all year, and you'd love to know the status of Booker before betting. The Suns are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. Still, the Suns have seen 10 of their 15 wins come at home and if they're going to turn this season around, it starts with games like this. There's no reason for the Suns to lose at home against a Grizzlies team this banged up. I have no choice but to lay the points with the Suns. The Grizzlies have too many injuries to trust in a spot like this on the road.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
