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The Houston Rockets (12-9) will try to extend a four-game winning run when visiting the Memphis Grizzlies (6-17) on December 15, 2023 at FedExForum.
The Rockets are a 3.5-point favorite against the Grizzlies when Rockets and Grizzlies take the court. The game features an over/under of 212.
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Odds
Point Spread for Rockets vs. Grizzlies
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Rockets as the favorite.
Houston vs. Memphis Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Houston has -162 odds to win the game, while Memphis is listed at +136 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 212 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: BSSE
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
The Rockets have registered a 14-5-2 record against the spread this season. Houston has been favored in five games this season and picked up the win in all of them. Rockets games have gone over the total seven times out of 23 chances this season.
The Grizzlies have covered the spread nine times this year (9-14-0). Memphis has been victorious in two, or 14.3%, of the 14 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season. Grizzlies games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 10 times this season.
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Key Players to Watch
Rockets
Alperen Sengun puts up 20.0 points, 9.1 boards and 5.4 assists per contest, making 53.3% of shots from the field. Fred VanVleet’s numbers for the season are 16.4 points, 4.3 boards and 8.6 assists per game, shooting 37.8% from the floor and 37.3% from downtown, with 3.0 made 3-pointers per contest. Jabari Smith Jr. posts 12.9 points, 8.7 boards and 1.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.8 blocks. Jalen Green puts up 18.0 points, 4.5 boards and 3.0 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 21.8 points, 5.8 boards and 1.8 assists, making 44.9% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest. Santi Aldama adds 12.4 points per game, plus 6.0 boards and 2.2 assists. David Roddy gets the Grizzlies 8.4 points, 4.3 boards and 1.2 assists per contest, plus 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks. Bismack Biyombo gets the Grizzlies 6.1 points, 7.1 boards and 2.1 assists per game, plus 0.4 steals and 1.2 blocks.
What you need to know about the Rockets
The Rockets have been carried by their defense, as they rank best in the NBA by surrendering only 105.5 points per game. They rank 25th in the league in points scored (109.8 per contest). The Rockets rank fifth-best in the NBA by averaging 45.9 rebounds per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, they rank 16th in the league (43.8 allowed per contest). The Rockets are averaging 25.6 assists per game, which ranks them 18th in the NBA in 2023-24.
Houston is averaging 110.6 points per game at home. In away games, it is averaging 108.7 points per contest. So far this year, Houston is making 12.5 threes per game (15th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 36.0% (19th-ranked) from three-point land. Houston has been getting things done in terms of defending against three-point shooting this season, ranking third-best in the NBA in three-pointers allowed per game (10.8) and best in three-point percentage allowed (31.4%).
The Rockets have gone 6-4 in their last 10 contests, with a 7-2-1 record against the spread in that span. Houston has gone over the total in four of its past 10 games. The Rockets’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 110.2 points per contest compared to the 109.8 they’ve averaged this season. Houston’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 105.3 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 105.5 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
What you need to know about the Grizzlies
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the worst team in the NBA (106.4 points per game). Defensively, they are 10th (112.7 points conceded per game). With 41.7 rebounds per game and 45.6 rebounds conceded, Memphis is 25th and 25th in the league, respectively. The Grizzlies are fourth-worst in the league in assists (24.0 per game) in 2023-24.
At home, the Grizzlies average 104.4 points per game. Away, they average 108.3. In 2023-24 the Grizzlies are 11th in the league in 3-point makes (12.9 per game) and worst in 3-point percentage (33.4%). Defensively, Memphis is second-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers conceded per game at 14.5. And it is worst in 3-point percentage conceded at 39.6%.
The Grizzlies have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall over their last 10 contests. Memphis has gone over the total in four of its last 10 contests. Memphis has played worse offensively in its previous 10 games, tallying 103.5 points per contest, 2.9 fewer points its than season average of 106.4. The Grizzlies are giving up 110.7 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 2.0 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (112.7).
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Rockets, and we expect that Rockets will cover the spread (Rockets -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 212 points.
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