Grizzlies vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 9

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
• Coverage: SCHN and FDSSE

The Houston Rockets (24-12) are slightly favored (by 2 points) to build on a four-game road winning streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under set at 233.5 points.

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Grizzlies vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Grizzlies win (62.4%)

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have put together a record of 21-14-1 against the spread this season.
• In the Grizzlies' 37 games this year, they have 25 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have gone over the total 18 times out of 37 chances this season.
• Grizzlies games this season have gone over the total in 23 of 37 opportunities (62.2%).
• At home, Houston owns a worse record against the spread (11-7-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (10-7-0).
• The Rockets have hit the over on the over/under in nine of 19 home games (47.4%). They've done better in road games, going over the total in nine of 17 matchups (52.9%).
• Memphis' winning percentage against the spread at home is .737 (14-5-0). On the road, it is .611 (11-6-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Grizzlies games have finished over 10 of 19 times at home (52.6%), and 13 of 18 on the road (72.2%).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 19 points, 10.4 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting 49% from the field.
• Fred VanVleet averages 14.9 points, 4.3 boards and 6 assists.
• Jalen Green averages 20.3 points, 4.6 boards and 2.5 assists.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 12.5 points, 7.6 boards and 2.3 assists.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 11.9 points, 6.5 boards and 1 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.4 steals and 1 block.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 22.7 points for the Grizzlies, plus 6.4 boards and 2 assists.
• Per game, Desmond Bane gets the Grizzlies 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Per game, Scotty Pippen Jr. gets the Grizzlies 11 points, 3.5 boards and 4.9 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Per game, Santi Aldama gets the Grizzlies 13 points, 7.3 boards and 3 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• The Grizzlies are receiving 21.2 points, 4.4 boards and 7.9 assists per game from Ja Morant.

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