Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

The Grizzlies and Rockets are set to face off at 8:00 ET on Spac. The Rockets will host the game at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. This Southwest division matchup has an over/under of 213.5 points, and the Rockets are favored to win at home vs. the Grizzlies.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +7

This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 105-101 in favor of the Rockets.
• Our projections have Alperen Sengün finishing with Alperen Sengün points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.

Does Memphis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Today, the Grizzlies are entering the action with an overall record of 6-16 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. At this time, the team’s rank is 13th in the Western Conference, and they are also 4th in the Southwest division.

This season, Memphis holds an ATS record of 9-13, which also includes their two game losing streak against the spread. Memphis has gone 4-5 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 5-8 when playing as underdogs.

Memphis is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 113 points versus the Mavericks. This output is higher than their season-average of 106.5 points per game. Leading the Grizzlies in scoring vs. the Mavericks was Jaren Jackson Jr. with his 41 points. Desmond Bane also added 28 points for the Grizzlies.

Coming into the game, the Grizzlies’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 10th in the league at 112.5 points per game allowed.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.4% while allowing 39.5% from downtown.

Does Houston Have What it Takes at Home?

Coming into today’s matchup, the Rockets will be looking to build on their current three game winning streak and their overall record is currently 11-9. Away from home, the Rockets have a 1-8 record this season, while maintaining a 10-1 record in their home games.

Currently, Houston holds an above .500 ATS record of 14-5 so far this year. Currently, the Rockets are on a two game ATS win streak when they are underdogs, and they are 4-0 vs. the spread as favorites.

The Rockets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 93 points vs. the Spurs. Overall their field goal percentage was 34.4% while connecting on 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Alperen Sengün who comes into today’s matchup averaging 20.5. Jalen Green also heads into the game with a PPG average of 18.5.

This season, the Rockets defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the league while permitting an average of 105.6 points per contest.

Most recently, the Rockets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 82 points to the Spurs.