Phoenix Suns (26-26) vs Memphis Grizzlies (35-17)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns +4 -- Over/Under: 244 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
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 Raptors, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Clippers, Pacers, and Magic next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.6 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 45 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 23.3 points and 6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Nuggets, beat the Jazz, and they play the Rockets, Spurs, and Bulls next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Grizzlies and Suns at Footprint Center.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
- The Suns have lost five of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint (2160) this season.
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.5).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.4).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.2).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Suns will be without Cody Martin and Bradley Beal. Vasilije Micic is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Cam Spencer, Johnny Davis, and Marvin Bagley III.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies have seen 11 of their 17 losses come on the road, so you can talk yourself into the Suns and the points. However, I've said the Suns aren't a good team all year, and I'm sticking by it. Regardless, the Suns have a cover percentage of 35.2 percent, which is the worst in the NBA. The Suns are going to be down Beal, and there are some issues in the locker room after they tried to trade Durant and weren't successful. Durant played it off nicely in the interviews, but it's clearly not all sunshine and rainbows with the Suns as a team right now. It's just easier to trust the Grizzlies, and they'll be eager to rebound from a disappointing effort against the Thunder. I'll lay the small number with the Grizzlies on the road.
Randy’s Pick Memphis Grizzlies -4
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
