| MATCHUP | Memphis Grizzlies | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-25 | 27-16 |
| Spread | +9.5 -102 | -9.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +340 | -440 |
| Total | Over 224.5 (-110) | Under 224.5 (-110) |
| Where | Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX | |
| When | Monday, January 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Space City Home Network | |
The Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets meet Monday 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 lost to the Hawks and Pelicans, and they play the Hornets next. The Grizzlies have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 18.9 points and 1.9 assists. Cedric Coward is the third double-digit scorer, and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Pistons, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Spurs next. The Rockets have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 116.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.2 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 11 home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost 23 of their last 25 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Rockets have lost seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have won five of their last seven games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Grizzlies’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Rockets’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Amen Thompson ranks 4th in the league for points in the paint (540) this season.
- Kevin Durant ranks 11th amongst qualified players for points per game (26.3) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jock Landale ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (39.8%) this season.
- Cedric Coward ranks 8th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.0).
- The Rockets have suffered the largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 22 points @ Pelicans on December 18.
- The Grizzlies rank 28th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 27th in the league for field goal percentage this season (45.6%).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams.
The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., Santi Aldama, Ja Morant, and Ty Jerome.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Rockets are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re the healthier team at home where they’re 15-3 SU. The Rockets have also won 7 of the last 10 games against the Grizzlies. However, this is a lot of points for a Rockets team that’s 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a double-digit favorite. The Rockets have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games overall. Also, it will be interesting to see if the Grizzlies injury report improves after not playing yesterday. I’ll grab the free points with Memphis on the road.