Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/22/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Venue:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rockets +13.5, Grizzlies -13.5; Over/Under:  231 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rockets +13.5, Grizzlies -13.5; Over/Under:  231 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rockets +13.5, Grizzlies -13.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

Houston Rockets:  18-54 (5th place, Southwest Division)

Memphis Grizzlies:  44-27 (1st place, Southwest Division)

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Houston Rockets:  5-5 last 10

Memphis Grizzlies:  6-4 last 10

The Rockets are coming into this game with a 18-54 record overall and they are 6-28 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors in their last game. Tari Eason led the team in points in that game with 21 while Jalen Green was next on the team with 20 points. Kevin Porter Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Tari Eason led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 41.9% from the field, 27.8% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.1 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 29-40-3 this season and their O/U record is 34-37-1.

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 44-27 record overall and they are 30-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Warriors, and the Dallas Mavericks in their last game. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team in points in that game with 28 while Santi Aldama was next on the team with 22 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Santi Aldama led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 46.1% from the field, 28.6% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.1 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 33-36-2 this season and their O/U record is 31-38-2.

The current betting odds have the Grizzlies listed as a 13.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies have been having a great year with their 44-27 record overall making them one of the best teams in the Western Conference and the entire NBA. They have been really good in home games all season with their 30-5 home record and they will have some momentum here with 3 wins in a row now. The Rockets are 18-54 overall this season making them one of the worst teams in the West and the entire NBA too. They have been terrible in their road games too with a 6-28 road record and have no momentum on their side with 2 losses in a row now. The Rockets get blown out in a lot of their games too and being on the road here against one of the best home teams in the NBA this year is not going to go well for them. The Grizzlies are still in the race for the number 1 seed in the West and they are going to keep pushing for that spot as they take advantage of these home games against bad teams. 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 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 131 Rockets 107.

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Houston Rockets: 6-14 ATS as an underdog of 10 or more points. 9-21 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220. 22-15 UNDER after playing a home game.

Memphis Grizzlies: 22-12 ATS in home games. 28-13 ATS after a division game. 17-8 UNDER as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points.

Houston Rockets:  A. Sengun (C) Ques Wed - Illness.

Memphis Grizzlies:  D. Brooks (SG) Elig Fri - Suspension. J. Morant (PG) Prob Wed - Suspension. V. Williams Jr. (SG) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. S. Adams (C) Early April - Knee. B. Clarke (PF) out for season - Achilles.

“Just us being careless a little bit. Fatigue set in a little bit from playing (Sunday) against that tough Pelicans team. We fought ... but came up short.” - Jabari Smith Jr. after their loss against the Warriors in their game on Monday.

“Recently, we've had some (large) deficits, and we've tried to figure out how to play better in the fourth.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s win against the Mavericks in their game on Monday.

PG Kevin Porter Jr.

SG Jalen Green

SF Kenyon Martin Jr.

PF Jabari Smith Jr. 

C Alperen Sengun

PG Tyus Jones

SG Desmond Bane

SF John Konchar

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Xavier Tillman

PPG: J. Green (21.9)

APG: K. Porter Jr. (5.8)

Reb/G: A. Sengun (8.8)

PPG: J. Morant (27.1)

APG: J. Morant (8.2)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.5)

Coaches:

Houston Rockets: Stephen Silas (3rd season)

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)