The Houston Rockets (24-29) travel to the Memphis Grizzlies ( 18-36) for a matchup. Although the visitors are in control of the regular season series, the hosts look to win tonight. However, the home team is on a nine-game losing streak Contrastly, the visiting side has only won once out of their last five games. Additionally, their closest matchup was by seven points. Therefore, based on recent history, going with the favorites would be the smart move to make again. However, it’s expected to be a close game tonight that can swing either way.
Who do you see beating their opponent tonight?
Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Houston Rockets | -2.5 -115 |
O 219 -108 |
-142 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | +2.5 -105 |
U 219 -112 |
+120 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** | |||
Fixture: Houston Rockets @ Memphis Grizzlies
Date And Time: February 14, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m. EST
Location: FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee
Key Stats
Houston Rockets (Averages)
Points: 113.3
Points Allowed: 112.6
Field Goal Efficiency: 41.5/89.8 for 46.3%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 12.0/34.1 for 35.2%
Free Throw Efficiency: 18.2/23.5 for 77.5%
Rebounds: 10.8 Offensive, 34.7 Defensive, 45.5 Combined
Assists: 24.9
Steals: 7.5
Blocks: 4.4
Turnovers: 12.5
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.4/87.8 for 46.0%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 12.4/35.8 for 34.6%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 19.4/25.9 for 74.8%
Rebounds Against: 10.4 Offensive, 33.8 Defensive, 44.2 Combined
Scotty Pippen Jr. is dealing with a lower back injury and will not play. Although he played 25 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans he was forced to leave the action. However, they still have Jalen Green who can be a consistent scoring threat. Although he averages 19.4 PPG, he can have bigger nights. For example, he scored 26 against the Atlanta Hawks two games ago. Therefore, the Houston Rockets will hope for a similar output tonight.
Although they have a losing record, their talent and upside show a brighter future ahead. While this year may be last in terms of the playoffs, they are still developing and continue to grow. However, finishing off the season right is vital for the Houston Rockets. But it starts with beating a less talented Grizzlies side first tonight.
Memphis Grizzlies (Averages)
Points: 106.7
Points Allowed: 113.1
Field Goal Efficiency: 38.7/88.3 for 43.9%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 13.7/39.5 for 34.7%
Free Throw Efficiency: 15.6/20.3 for 76.6%
Rebounds: 9.9 Offensive, 31.7 Defensive, 41.6 Combined
Assists: 25.2
Steals: 7.7
Blocks: 6.1
Turnovers: 13.9
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 41.4/86.6 for 47.4%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.3/34.7 for 34.7%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 17.6/22.4 for 78.9%
Rebounds Against: 10.3 Offensive, 35.5 Defensive, 45.8 Combined
However, they still have Jaren Jackson Jr. who is averaging 22.3 points per game as well as 5.5 rebounds. Additionally, Vince Williams Jr. is shooting 37.7% from range. Therefore, his getting going tonight would be big for the Memphis Grizzlies. But ultimately, the matchup with Alperen Sengun needs to be won by their bigs down low.
Although this team sits in 13th in the Western Conference and is a distant 20 games away from the Minnesota Timberwolves. In reality, the season remains seeing who you want to keep, and you to let go to make room for other talent next season.
Game Prediction
This game favors the Houston Rockets to win another game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, I see the home team having too many issues, particularly on offense to keep up. Therefore, picking against the spread with the Rockets is the right move. However. the Memphis side is slightly underrated defensively. Because of this, go with the under. Also, between the Grizzlies struggling to score and stepping up on defense, it’s hard to see a large scoring evening happening in Tennessee tonight.
Final Pick
Houston Rockets -2.5 and Under 219
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