The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Phoenix Suns in this Western Conference showdown. The Suns are coming off a tough stretch of basketball. They have lost eight of their last ten games, including an 18-point loss to the Toronto Raptors, 127-109. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are also coming off a tough stretch, losing four of the last six with a 129-123 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. With the star power alone, this game will be epic! Let’s dive into it and cook up another winning slip!
Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Phoenix Suns | +7.5 (-105) | Over 220 (-112) | -310 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | -7.5 (-115) | Under 220 (-112) | +250 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies Match Details
- Fixture: Phoenix Suns @ Memphis Grizzlies
- Date and Time: February 25th, 2025 @ 8 PM EST
Key Stats
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are coming off a 127-109 loss to the Chicago Bulls on the road. Devin Booker had a great performance with 31 points and eight assists despite the loss. He is one of the best scorers in the NBA. Bradley Beal was excellent as well with 30 points shooting an insane 12/15 from the floor. Kevin Durant however was subpar in the loss. Durant only scored 15 points on 5/15 shooting, but also added four rebounds, four assists, and six stocks. With a record of 27-30, the Suns sit in 11th place in the Western Conferece.
Despite a bad record, this team is solid defensively. They are ranked 20th in points allowed per game, 10th in opponent field goal %, 15th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 11th in blocks per game, 26th in steals per game, 25th in rebounds per game, and 26th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, there isnt anyone new on the injury report listed as questionable or out for this game against the Grizzlies. Over their last ten games, Phoenix has a record of 2-8, including 1-9 against the spread.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a narrow 129-123 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ja Morant had a solid game despite the loss with 21 points and 10 assists. Desmond Bane was abismal in the loss. Bane only scored seven points on 2/13, including 0/7 from three. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a good game with 22 points, three rebounds, four assists, and three stocks in only 25 minutes played. With a record of 37-20 on the season, Memphis currently sits in 3rd place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the NBA. They are ranked 23rd in points allowed per game, 3rd in opponent field goal %, 5th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 3rd in blocks per game, 7th in steals per game, 2nd in rebounds per game, and 8th in defensive rating. Like Phoenix, there isn’t anyone listed on the injury report for the Memphis Grizzlies in this game. Over their last ten games, the Grizz have a record of 6-4, including 4-5-1 against the spread in that same stretch.
Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies will defeat the Phoenix Suns and cover the 7.5-point spread in this game. The Suns aren’t playing good basketball at this point in the season. The foundation of how to beat the Suns is to be physical with their stars, especially Kevin Durant. The Grizzlies are one of the best defensive teams as well as one of the best offensive teams. They rank in the top five in points per game, field goal percentage, and assists per game. Overall, this is a bad matchup for Phoenix and that is why I am pickign the Grizzlies to win this game and cover the spread.
Final Pick
Memphis Grizzlies -7.5 (-115)
