Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Phoenix Suns (19-16) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (12-23) to Footprint Center Sunday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Grizzlies vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Suns lead 2-0

The Suns beat the Grizzlies 116-109 at home on Dec. 2 and 110-89 on the road Nov. 24, going 1-1 against the spread (ATS) in those games.

Phoenix is coming off a 113-97 home win Friday over the Miami Heat, covering as a 3-point home favorite. It has won 5 of its last 6 games yet is just 3-3 ATS in that span. The Suns are 13-21-1 ATS on the season. They are led by F Kevin Durant, who is averaging 29.9 points per game.

The Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-113 Friday, covering as a 4-point road underdog. They are 14-21 ATS on the season and 1-5 ATS over their last 6. Memphis is 5-5 ATS since the return of star G Ja Morant, who is averaging a team-high 25.1 points per game.

Grizzlies at Suns odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +148 (bet $100 to win $148) | Suns -176 (bet $176 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +4.5 (-110) | Suns -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Grizzlies at Suns key injuries

Grizzlies

G Ja Morant (shoulder) questionable

Suns

F Kevin Durant (hamstring) questionable
G Eric Gordon (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 116, Grizzlies 112

Moneyline

PASS.

Memphis has played well as an underdog since Morant's return, but it isn't quite worth the risk at +148. Similarly, with Durant as questionable, pass on taking the Suns to win outright at -176.

Against the spread

BET GRIZZLIES +4.5 (-110).

Since the return of Morant, the Grizzlies have played well in this position -- on the road and an underdog. They are 4-2 ATS on the road and 4-2 ATS as an underdog. The spread suggests Morant is leaning toward playing which should be a huge boost for Memphis.

The Suns have struggled over the last month. They are 3-9 ATS over their last 12 games and have lost 6 of those outright. They are 3-7 ATS as a favorite in that span.

Considering the trends for both, take GRIZZLIES +4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 228.5 (-110).

Both teams have stars with a questionable tag which means playmakers not being at full strength. The Grizzlies are 14-21 O/U on the season and 1-4 O/U in their last 5 games, scoring 111 or fewer points in 5 of their last 6.

The Suns are 19-16 O/U on the season but just 1-3 O/U in their last 4. Their defense has stepped up lately, allowing 97 or fewer in 2 of their last 3. They have gone Under in 7 of their last 10 as well. Take UNDER 228.5 (-110).

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