Grizzlies vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 31

  • The Suns are -4.5 favorites vs. the Grizzlies
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
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The Memphis Grizzlies visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix, AZ.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 22-11 against the spread, while the Suns are 10-20 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies O
Phoenix Suns U

Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Tuesday‘s game with 78.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Grizzlies and Suns.

Suns vs Grizzlies Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Grizzlies will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 53 of their last 79 games (+25.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 40 games (+18.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 49 of their last 77 games (+16.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 38 away games (+15.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 48 games (+15.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 86 games (+15.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 43 games at home (+14.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 games at home (+11.23 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+10.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 43 games at home (+8.70 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 22-11 (+9.9 Units / 27.35% ROI).

  • 22-11 against the Moneyline (+3.75 Units / 4.98% ROI)
  • 21-12 against the Over for game total points (+7.8 Units / 21.49% ROI)
  • 12-21 against the Under for game total points (-11.1 Units / -30.58% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 10-20 (-12 Units / -35.19% ROI).

  • 15-16 against the Moneyline (-6.35 Units / -10.43% ROI)
  • 16-15 against the Over for game total points (-0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI)
  • 15-16 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 3Q Spread in 21 of their last 65 games (-30.12 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 86 games (-27.46 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 85 games (-21.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 34 of their last 86 games (-21.00 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 43 games at home (-20.23 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-24.07 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 66 games (-18.00 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 73 games (-17.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 49 games (-15.10 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 75 games (-14.87 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The Grizzlies were 1-6 (.143) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Grizzlies are 1-20 (.048) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .247

The Grizzlies are 5-31 (.139) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-worst in the NBA. The Suns have shot 38% from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd-best in the NBA.

The Grizzlies are 1-6 (.143) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

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

The Suns are 1-7 (.125) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Suns are 22-8 (.733) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .581

The Suns were 18-5 (.783) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Suns were 21-14 (.600) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies are shooting 24% from three (21/86) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Grizzlies shot 43% (3,145/7,230) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Grizzlies averaged 1.20 points per shot (8,677 points/7,230 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Grizzlies had a TS% of 48% in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 5.7 second chance points per game (643 points/113 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns averaged 5.8 second chance points per game (472 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns shot 38% from three (1,020/2,671) last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Suns averaged 12.9 second chance points per game (1,056 points/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (1,148 blocks/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Grizzlies have 301 steals this season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.1 steals per game (301 steals/33 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Grizzlies have blocked 215 shots this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns blocked 491 shots last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (645 blocks/113 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Suns have blocked 1,035 shots since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (531 blocks/94 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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