Houston Rockets (25-12) vs Memphis Grizzlies (25-14)
Game Info: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))
The Line: Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -2.5 — Over/Under: 236
The Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Mystics 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 Rockets, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Spurs, Hornets, and Pelicans next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21 points and 7.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Grizzlies and Wizards, and they play the Nuggets, Kings, and Trail Blazers next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 20.4 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.3 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have lost 12 of their last 13 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The road team has won eight of the Rockets’ last 10 games.
- The Rockets have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the Rockets’ last nine games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Fred VanVleet ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
- Jalen Green ranks 9th in the league for fast break points (141) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Ja Morant ranks 23rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (83.2%) this season.
- Jaylen Wells ranks 19th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (82.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (73.8%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.9).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.9).
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies in the underdog role is appealing given what they’re capable of and the fact they’re getting healthy. We just saw the Grizzlies beat the Timberwolves on the road in a back-and-forth contest. When the Grizzlies are right, they can beat anybody anywhere. With that said, the Grizzlies have seen nine of their 14 losses come on the road. The Houston Rockets have won seven of their last 10 games, and it feels like they’re a young team that’s still looking to prove itself. Games like this are big for the Rockets’ confidence in terms of convincing the guys they could make a legit run this season come playoff time. The Rockets have won five of the last six games against the Grizzlies. One of those wins was last week on the road as 2.5-point dogs. I like the Rockets again here at home. I’ll lay the bucket.