Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/23

Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Rockets and Grizzlies. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on BSSE, and it’s hosted by the Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Rockets are favored in this Southwest division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 212 points.

HOUSTON ROCKETS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Rockets -4

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-102 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 48.8% and knocking down 12 threes.

Will the Rockets Make it Happen in Memphis?

Coming into today’s game against the Grizzlies, the Rockets are 12-9 and are looking to stay above .500. In the Western Conference, they are in 8th place and are 2nd in the Southwest division.

Houston has an overall ATS record of 15-5 as they come into today’s game. This season, Houston has a 5-0 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 10-5 when playing as underdogs.

In their latest game, the Rockets offense put up 117 points against the Grizzlies. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45.3% and made 12 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Alperen Sengün, who is averaging 20 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jalen Green also maintains a PPG average of 18 heading into game.

At this time, the Rockets’ defense is positioned 1st in the NBA, permitting 105.5 points per game.

Most recently, the Rockets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 104 points to the Grizzlies.

Are Memphis Ready for a Home Win?

When playing away from home, the Grizzlies have gone 5-7 compared to a 1-10 record at home. Overall, the Grizzlies are 6-17 and are hoping to break a three game losing streak as they get ready to take on the Rockets.

Memphis comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-14 so far this season. The Grizzlies currently have a three game ATS win streak as the favorite and are 5-9 vs. the spread as underdogs.

Most recently, the Grizzlies’ offense finished with just 104 points vs. the Rockets. For the game, they hit 10/38 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 42.7%. For the season, the Grizzlies offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 29th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 43%.

Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 10th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.7 points per game.

Memphis’ defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 2nd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.3 rejections per game.