Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Memphis Grizzlies (3-10) visit the Houston Rockets (6-6) on Wednesday. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Grizzlies vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Memphis won 4-0 last season

The Grizzlies lost 102-100 against the Celtics on Sunday, covering as 12.5-point home underdogs. G Desmond Bane led all scorers with 30 points on 11-of-27 shooting, including 7-of-14 from beyond the arc, while adding 8 assists. F Santi Aldama added 28 points and 12 rebounds for the double-double.

The Rockets are on a 3-game skid after falling 121-116 to the Warriors on Monday while covering as 7.5-point road underdogs. C Alperen Sengun scored a team-high 30 points on 13-of-23 shooting and added 13 rebounds for the double-double while G Fred VanVleet also netted a double-double with 10 points and 14 assists. All Houston starters scored in double figures.

Grizzlies at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Rockets -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +5.5 (-115) | Rockets -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Grizzlies at Rockets key injuries

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
G Luke Kennard (knee) out
G Ja Morant (suspension) out
G Marcus Smart (foot) out
F Xavier Tillman (knee) out

Rockets

G Victor Oladipo (knee) out
F Amen Thompson (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 109, Grizzlies 101

Moneyline

PASS.

At -200 odds, there is little profit to be made betting on the Rockets to win outright. They are 6-1 at home, with the sole loss coming in their home opener against the Golden State Warriors.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -5.5 (-105).

While the Grizzlies played a close game against the Celtics, they only saw 21 points from their bench and shot 38% from the field. That is not enough to keep up, especially with key scorers like Morantand Kennardnot playing.

Houston is 8-1-1 ATS in its last 10 games, including 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 at home. Until proven otherwise, a Houston spread bet is the best move.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 212.5 (-110).

The Rockets rank 28th overall in the NBA in pace of play, and as a result, the Under is 7-3 in their last 10 games and 5-1 in their last 6. Both teams have struggled to find an offensive identity this season and rarely score more than 110 points. With 2 subpar teams, there will not be a lot of scoring in this matchup.

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