Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Picks and Prediction February 14th, Odds, Injury Report, Trends

The struggling 13th-placed Memphis Grizzlies will play host to the 12th-placed Houston Rockets on Wednesday at the FedExForum in Memphis. These two sides have met three times this season, and the Rockets have been the victors each time. Can we see a change of fortune in this clash?

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Our Grizzlies vs Rockets prediction is for the Rockets to cover the 3.5-point spread.

Go with our tip at bet365In this article:

• Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction
• Game Info
• Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Betting Lines
• Trends
• Memphis Grizzlies Stats & Form
• Houston Rockets Stats & Form
• Injury Report
• Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Both the Rockets and the Grizzlies are still missing some players. However, this will be the fourth and final meeting of the regular season between these two teams. Houston is going 3-0 SU and ATS. The Rockets are 2-1 ATS when favoured on the road this year, so take them to win this clash and cover. The Grizzlies have also lost all their last 9 games.

• Selection: Rockets -3.5
• Best odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 6/10

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Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 15th, 2024
• Time: 01:00 AM (UK time)
• Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Odds

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Odds
bet365 Odds	Moneyline	Over/Under 220.0	Handicap +/- 3.5
Memphis Grizzlies	2.35	1.90	1.90
Houston Rockets	1.62	1.90	1.90

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Trends

• The Grizzlies average 106.7 points per game–30th in the NBA.
• The Grizzlies are conceding 113.1 points per game—12th in the NBA.
• The Grizzlies have lost all their last 9 games.
• The Rockets allow opponents to shoot 46.0% from the field against them – ranking 5th in the NBA.
• The Rockets average 45.5 rebounds per game—5th in the league.

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Memphis Grizzlies Stats & Form

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-36) enter this clash without a win in their last 9 games. In their most recent outing, they were defeated 87-96 by the Pelicans, shooting 42% from the field, 12 of 44 from beyond the arc, and 7 of 8 from the charity stripe. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists, while Luke Kennard and Vince Williams added 12 points each.

For the season, the Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.7 points per game, ranking 30th in the league, while shooting 43.9% from the floor and 34.7% from beyond the arc. They are also grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game, ranking 25th in the NBA, and recording 22.5 assists per game, placing them 23rd in the league.

Defensively, the Grizzlies are forcing an average of 14.7 turnovers per game and committing 19.6 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc, conceding 113.1 points per game—12th in the NBA. Additionally, they are allowing 45.8 rebounds per game and 26.1 assists per game.

The Grizzlies are priced at 401.00 odds, in the NBA Winner Odds race, while none of their players make it to the NBA MVP Winner Odds race.

Houston Rockets Stats & Form

The Houston Rockets (24-29) returned to winning ways in their recent clash, defeating the New York Knicks 105-103, after initially suffering 4 successive defeats in the NBA. In the game against the Knicks, the Rockets shot 45% from the field—48.1% from 2-pointers and 38.5% from 3-pointers—and scored 23 of 33 attempts from the charity stripe. Dillon Brooks led the scoring with 23 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 20, and Aaron Holiday and Alperen Sengun contributed 18 points each.

The Houston Rockets average 113.3 points per game (ranking 22nd in the NBA) on a shooting percentage of 46.3%. They average 45.5 rebounds per game—5th in the league—and are ranked 24th in assists, with 24.9 assists per game. The Rockets connect on 35.2% of their shots from beyond the arc and have a free-throw percentage of 77.5%.

They commit an average of 13.0 turnovers and 21.4 fouls per game. In terms of shooting percentage allowed, they allow opponents to shoot 46.0%, ranking 5th in the NBA. The Rockets give up 44.2 rebounds per game, ranking 19th, and allow opponents to shoot 34.6% from three-point range—3rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 10th in points per game allowed (112.6).

The Houston Rockets are priced at 301.00 odds in the NBA winner odds race, and none of their players made it in the MVP candidate Odds List.

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Injury Report

Grizzlies:

• Derrick Rose is questionable for this clash due to an ankle injury.
• Scotty Pippen Jr. is listed as questionable with lower back soreness.
• Ziaire Williams is ruled out with a hand injury.
• Jake LaRavia is ruled out with an ankle injury.
• Desmond Bane is out of the clash with a left ankle sprain.
• Marcus Smart is sidelined with a right ring finger injury. 
• Ja Morant is ruled out with a shoulder injury.
• Brandon Clarke is sidelined due to an Achilles problem.

Rockets:

• Reggie Bullock Jr. is listed as questionable due to low back pain.
• Cam Whitmore is confirmed out due to an ankle injury.
• Fred VanVleet is ruled out with a groyne injury.
• Tari Eason will miss this clash due to a lower leg problem.
• Steven Adams will miss this clash due to a knee injury.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Where to Watch

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