Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 23, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Grizzlies (19-11) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Suns (19-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & BSSW

The Memphis Grizzlies visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Grizzlies are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Grizzlies vs Suns Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 14-14 against the spread, while the Suns are 17-15 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies-2.5 -110O 226.5 -110-140
Phoenix Suns +2.5 -110U 226.5 -110+115

Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Grizzlies will win Friday‘s game with 57.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Grizzlies will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Grizzlies and Suns, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 59 of their last 87 games (+29.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 63 of their last 92 games (+28.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 77 games (+23.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 46 of their last 71 games (+18.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 58 of their last 91 games (+17.44 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 61 of their last 95 games (+24.32 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 63 of their last 95 games (+19.53 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 38 of their last 60 games (+13.46 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.73 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2H Moneyline in 35 of their last 48 games at home (+10.44 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 14-14 (-1.4 Units / -4.24% ROI).

  • 19-11 against the Moneyline (+1.95 Units / 2.95% ROI)
  • 14-15 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -7.58% ROI)
  • 15-14 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -1.21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 17-15 (+0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI).

  • 19-13 against the Moneyline (-12 Units / -13.26% ROI)
  • 15-16 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -7.39% ROI)
  • 16-15 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -1.42% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 51 games (-37.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 97 games (-29.83 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 97 games (-26.25 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 58 games (-20.85 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 71 games (-16.30 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 80 games (-34.79 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 89 games (-24.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 78 games (-23.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 91 games (-23.25 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 80 games (-21.17 Units / -24% ROI)

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Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Memphis Grizzlies are 4-16 (.200) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 45.2 rebounds per game (4,291 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-highest among NBA teams.

The Grizzlies are 64-34 (.653) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .567

The Grizzlies are 54-10 (.844) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .704

The Grizzlies are 37-21 (.638) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Phoenix Suns are 45-2 (.957) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 43.1 rebounds per game (4,056 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Suns are 47-5 (.904) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 26-6 (.812) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Injury Report: Suns vs. GrizzliesFriday‘s Game, Dec. 23

  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Jock Landale (Suns): Landale is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Memphis.
  • Josh Okogie (Suns): Okogie is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Memphis.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): Booker is OUT for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Memphis.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne is OUT for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Memphis.
  • Desmond Bane (Grizzlies): Bane is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Phoenix.
  • Danny Green (Grizzlies): The 76ers announced that Green has a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee.

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 27.9 points in the paint per game (4,632 points/166 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.9

The Grizzlies have averaged 56.5 points in the paint per game (5,372 points/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.3

The Grizzlies have averaged 57.1 points in the paint per game (2,686 points/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.8

The Grizzlies have averaged 56.7 points in the paint per game (4,760 points/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.1

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (162 assists/ 60 TOs) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have averaged 5.0 turnovers per game (60 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,193 assists/ 981 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,241 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.2 steals per game (1,535 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (294 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.3 steals per game (880 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.1 steals per game (428 steals/47 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Suns have averaged 8.5 steals per game (798 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Suns have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,738 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,315 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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