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The Memphis Grizzlies (19-11) visit the Phoenix Suns (19-13) on December 23, 2022 at Footprint Center. The Grizzlies are favorites, by 2.5 points, in a matchup pitting one of the league’s top defensive teams (the Grizzlies) versus one of the best offensive squads (the Suns). The point total for the contest is 226.5.
How to bet Grizzlies vs. Suns
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Grizzlies as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Grizzlies have -142 odds to pick up the win, while the Suns are listed at +120 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 226.5 points.
Grizzlies vs. Suns Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, December 23, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Arena: Footprint Center
Grizzlies vs. Suns Betting Trends
In the Grizzlies’ 30 games this season, they have 14 wins against the spread. Memphis has been the favorite in 23 games this season and has come away with the win 18 times (78.3%) in those contests. The Grizzlies have hit the over in 46.9% of their opportunities this year (15 times in 32 games with a set point total).
The Suns are 17-15-0 against the spread this year. Phoenix has won three of the six games it was the moneyline underdog this season (50%). Suns games this season have hit the over on 15 of 32 set point totals (46.9%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Grizzlies
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 25 | 27 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Desmond Bane | 12 | 24.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.8 |
| Dillon Brooks | 27 | 18 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 14 | 16.4 | 6 | 0.6 | 1 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Tyus Jones | 30 | 10.7 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Suns
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | 28 | 17.6 | 9.7 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 32 | 16.1 | 4.8 | 3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.9 |
| Chris Paul | 18 | 12.1 | 4.8 | 9.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Landry Shamet | 23 | 8.2 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Torrey Craig | 29 | 8.2 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Questionable (Toe), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)
Suns: Jock Landale: Questionable (Concussion), Josh Okogie: Questionable (Concussion), Devin Booker: Out (Groin), Cameron Payne: Out (Foot), Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee), Jae Crowder: Out (Not Injury Related)
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
So far this year, Memphis is posting 115.4 points per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) and giving up 111.2 points per contest (ninth-ranked). Offensively the Grizzlies have played better when playing at home this season, putting up 119.3 points per game, compared to 111.5 per game in road games. On the offensive side of the ball, the Grizzlies have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 114.8 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 115.4 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
Memphis ranks 13th in the NBA with 11.9 three-pointers per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 17th with a 35.2% shooting percentage from downtown. Of the shots taken by the Grizzlies in 2022-23, 63.3% of them have been two-pointers (72.3% of the team’s made baskets) and 36.7% have been threes (27.7%).
What you need to know about the Phoenix Suns
In 2022-23, Phoenix is sixth in the league offensively (115.7 points scored per game) and seventh on defense (110.7 points allowed). The Suns are scoring more points at home (116.9 per game) than away (114.1). Over their last 10 games, the Suns are compiling 114.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 115.7.
In 2022-23, Phoenix is seventh in the NBA in 3-point makes (13.2 per game) and sixth in 3-point percentage (37.9%). The Suns take 62% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 38% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 69.4% of the Suns’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 30.6% are 3-pointers.
Our prediction to win this contest is the Suns, and we predict that Suns will cover the spread (Grizzlies -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 226.5 points.
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