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Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction 10-25-24 NBA Picks

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Evan Walker

Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) vs. Houston Rockets (0-1)
October 25, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -1.5; Over/Under: +217.5
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The Houston Rockets play host to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center on Friday night. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies will be gunning for a second straight victory after outlasting the Jazz in a thrilling 126-124 road win on Wednesday. Santi Aldama led the team in scoring as he drained five 3-pointers to finish with 27 points, Desmond Bane added 24 points with four rebounds and four assists while Ja Morant steered the offense with 22 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they surrendered a 17-point lead, before they pulled away late in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow victory.

Houston Rockets

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting beaten by the Hornets in a 110-105 home defeat on Wednesday. Jalen Green led the team with 28 points, Alperen Sengun added 25 points with 18 rebounds, five assists and four steals while Fred VanVleet chipped in with 14 points and six assists. As a team, the Rockets shot a miserly 36 percent from the field and 13 of 43 from the 3-point line as they dominated the first half to build an 18-point lead, only to get run down in the fourth quarter as they just couldn’t make the shots when it counted. Dillon Brooks had a quiet game of just two points in 31 minutes of action while VanVleet shot just four of 18 from the field and two of 11 from the 3-point line.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

The Grizzlies have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
The Rockets have lost seven of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

Twelve of the Rockets’ last 13 games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Luke Kennard, GG Jackson and Jaren Jackson Jr all ruled out, while the Rockets are still missing Steven Adams. The Grizzlies were somewhat lucky to escape with the win on Wednesday after blowing a 17-point lead, but I don’t think they should be underdogs against this Rockets squad, who didn’t look great in their season opener. The Grizzlies aren’t yet at full health, but I like what I saw from them on Wednesday, and I think they represent decent value as the underdogs in this spot.