Pick details
| MATCHUP | Memphis Grizzlies | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 25-56 | 51-30 |
| Spread | +13.5 -110 | -13.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +550 | -800 |
| Total | Over 225.5 (-110) | Under 225.5 (-110) |
| Where | Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX | |
| When | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | Space City Home Network | |
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Jazz and Nuggets. The Grizzlies have lost 20 of their last 22 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 114.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 19.7 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the 76ers and lost to the Timberwolves. The Rockets have won 8 of their last 9 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.5 points and 8.9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 14 games at Toyota Center against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against the Grizzlies following a loss.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The road team has won three of the Rockets’ last four games.
- The Rockets have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Sunday games at Toyota Center.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last six games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Grizzlies’ last six night games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets have suffered the largest comeback loss from an HT lead this season—led by 22 points @ Pelicans on December 18.
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (26.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 29th in the league for H2 win percentage this season (33.3%).
- The Grizzlies rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.6).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams.
The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen, Santi Aldama, and Brandon Clarke. Jahmai Mashack is questionable.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Grizzlies have been horrible for months now and you should expect nothing different here. Since March 21, the Grizzlies are 3-6 ATS as a double-digit underdog. However, the Rockets have nothing to play for, as they’re locked into the fifth seed and they’re going to sit key players. As it is, the Rockets are 35-46 ATS on the season. Since January 11, the Rockets are 3-8 ATS as a double-digit favorite. I don’t want to back the Rockets as big favorites when they’re healthy; I sure as hell am not doing it with their backups. It’s Grizzlies or pass for me.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +13.5
