Rockets vs Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 9

  • The Rockets are -1.5 favorites vs. the Grizzlies
  • Total (Over/Under): 233.5 points
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The Houston Rockets visit FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Memphis, TN.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 21-15 against the spread, while the Grizzlies are 24-13 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Grizzlies Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets O
Memphis Grizzlies U

Grizzlies vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Thursday‘s game with 55.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 56.4% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 62 games (+18.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 away games (+14.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 38 of their last 60 games (+13.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 52 games (+13.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 37 of their last 61 games (+13.03 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 54 of their last 83 games (+24.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 44 games (+18.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 52 games (+17.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 games (+16.54 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+15.20 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 21-15 (+4.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 24-12 against the Moneyline (+0.75 Units / 0.87% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.76% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Under for game total points (-2.7 Units / -6.84% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 24-13 (+9.7 Units / 23.89% ROI).

  • 24-13 against the Moneyline (+4.6 Units / 5.74% ROI)
  • 23-14 against the Over for game total points (+7.6 Units / 18.67% ROI)
  • 14-23 against the Under for game total points (-11.3 Units / -27.76% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 52 games (-25.27 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-19.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 70 games (-18.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 53 games (-15.35 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 79 games (-15.22 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 40 away games (-20.30 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 40 away games (-18.15 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 57 games (-15.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 83 games (-14.50 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 44 away games (-14.20 Units / -28% ROI)

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Rockets are 10-3 (.769) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

The Rockets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Rockets are 22-11 (.667) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .503

Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Grizzlies were 1-28 (.034) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Grizzlies are 6-1 (.857) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Grizzlies were 3-27 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Grizzlies are 5-33 (.132) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .306

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an eFG% of 44% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 21.9 offensive rebounds per game (789 rebounds/36 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.9

The Rockets are shooting 31% from three (201/655) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Rockets have averaged 1.07 points per shot (477 points/445 shots) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies are shooting 24% from three (29/119) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Grizzlies had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

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

The Grizzlies averaged 105.8 points per game (8,677 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,331 rebounds/36 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The Rockets have allowed a TS% of 48% on the road this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Rockets have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,305 rebounds/118 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (559 blocks/93 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.4 blocks per game (237 blocks/37 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Grizzlies have averaged 8.5 steals per game (1,009 steals/119 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

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


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