Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/09/2025

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, January 9, 2025

Venue:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN 

Where to Watch:  SCHN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rockets +1, Grizzlies -1; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rockets +1, Grizzlies -1; Over/Under:  228.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rockets +1, Grizzlies -1; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Houston Rockets:  24-12 (1st place, Southwest Division)

Memphis Grizzlies:  24-13 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

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Houston Rockets:  7-3 last 10

Memphis Grizzlies:  6-4 last 10

The Rockets are entering this game with a 24-12 record overall this season and they are 11-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards. Jalen Green led the team in points in that game with 29 while Alperen Şengün was next on the team with 26 points. Fred VanVleet led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Amen Thompson led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 51.5% from the field, 39.5% from 3-point range, and 87% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 106.8 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 21-15 this season and their O/U record is 18-17-1.

The Grizzlies are entering this game with a 24-13 record overall this season and they are 15-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Dallas Mavericks. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team in points in that game with 35 while Scotty Pippen Jr. was next on the team with 18 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Jaren Jackson Jr. and John Konchar each led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 45.5% from the field, 34.3% from 3-point range, and 77.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 123.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.7 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 24-13 this season and their O/U record is 23-14.

The current betting odds have the Grizzlies listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies have looked really good in their games this season with their 24-13 record overall which has them right near the top of the West. They have looked great on their home court too with their 15-4 home record. They have been dealing with some injuries lately as they are missing key players from the lineup, but they are still 6-4 in their last 10 games and have been rolling teams at home all year. Meanwhile, the Rockets have looked good in their games this season with their 24-12 record overall which has them right near the top of the West. They have also been a good road team this year with their 11-6 road record and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games. They have some momentum on their side with 2 wins in a row now, but they also beat up on the Lakers and the Wizards in those games who have both been struggling lately. This is going to be a battle between two of the best teams in the West right now and the Rockets have been the slightly better team lately, but the Grizzlies have been a tough team to beat at home all season and even when they have been missing key players like Ja Morant, they have a lot of bench depth that has been picking up the slack. The Grizzlies have the talent coming off the bench to give a team like Houston trouble all night and the Grizzlies will do what they have been doing all season at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Grizzlies to cover the spread in this game. 

Rockets Grizzlies Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, January 9, 2025 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 118 Rockets 112.

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Houston Rockets: 3-7 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 11-21 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 29-38 ATS versus good offensive teams - scoring 116+ points/game. 12-5 UNDER after a blowout win by 20 points or more. 37-21 UNDER versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game.

Memphis Grizzlies: 27-13 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 8-3 ATS off a home win against a division rival. 13-6 ATS versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making 33% of their attempts or less. 23-16 under in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 

Houston Rockets:  T. Eason (SF) Day To Day - Injury Management. J. Smith Jr. (PF) Out - Hand.

Memphis Grizzlies:  D. Bane (SG) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Morant (PG) Out - AC Joint. S. Aldama (PF) Out - Ankle. M. Smart (PG) Out - Finger. V. Williams (SG) Out - Ankle. G. Jackson (PF) Out - Foot.

“He’s looking at options.” - Ime Udoka on the injury to Jabari Smith Jr. and the possibility of having surgery.

"He is one of those guys that finds ways to get into the paint, whether that is a baseline drive or a wing drive. I got the full faith because he is confident. He misses a shot and the read is to shoot, he is going to shoot it. He puts in the work, and the greatest thing is, it doesn't matter what his offensive output is; 10 total rebounds and then his defensive impact." - Taylor Jenkins on rookie Jaylen Wells after his team’s win against the Mavericks in their game on Monday.

PG Fred VanVleet

SG Jalen Green 

SF Amen Thompson

PF Dillon Brooks

C Alperen Sengun

PG Scotty Pippen Jr.

SG Desmond Bane

SF Jaylen Wells

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Brandon Clarke

PPG: J. Green (20.3)

APG: F. VanVleet (6)

Reb/G: A. Sengun (10.4)

PPG: J. Jackson (22.7)

APG: J. Morant (7.9)

Reb/G: Z. Edey (7.7)

Coaches:

Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka (2nd season)

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (6th season)