Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25

At 8:00 ET, the 25-12 Houston Rockets will host the 25-14 Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 2.5 and have won three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 236.

This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston and can be seen on NBA TV. The Grizzlies are 3rd in the Western Conference, while the Rockets are 2nd. Memphis is 2nd in the Southwest Division, while Houston is in 1st.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +2.5

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

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 151-119 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 17 threes.

Can Memphis Lock in a Road Win?

The Grizzlies improved to 25-14 on the season with a 127-125 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday. Memphis, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 252 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 19.5 points.

Memphis trailed 103-99 going into the 4th quarter after losing the 2nd and 3rd quarters by a combined 6 points. However, they turned things around in the final period, outscoring Minnesota 28-22 to secure the win.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 33 points and 8 rebounds in their 127-125 win over the Timberwolves, shooting 54.2% from the field. Desmond Bane added 21 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate, while Jaylen Wells contributed 13 points, making 3 threes despite shooting just 30.8% overall.

Memphis connected on 16 threes, shooting 39% from beyond the arc and 44.4% overall. Jackson scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Bane added 13 in the 3rd. Ja Morant chipped in 6 of his 12 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 125 points on 56% shooting, the Grizzlies managed to pull off a win against the Timberwolves. Memphis allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 32 in the 2nd, and 38 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 22 points.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies allowed Minnesota to hit 17 threes at a 40% clip. The Timberwolves also went 14/19 from the free-throw line. Defensively, Memphis gave up 7 offensive rebounds but recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks.

Can the Rockets Secure a Win at Home?

The Rockets improved to 25-12 on the season with a 119-115 road win over the Grizzlies on Thursday. Houston entered the game as +3 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 234 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 234.5.

A key 12-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, turning a 22-19 deficit into a 31-22 lead. Houston led 101-92 going into the 4th quarter, but the Grizzlies made a push, outscoring the Rockets 23-18 in the final period.

Alperen Şengün’s 32 points and 14 rebounds powered the Rockets to a win over the Grizzlies, as he shot 60% from the field. Jalen Green added 27 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Fred VanVleet contributed 22 points, shooting 61.5% overall and connecting on 3 threes.

Houston hit 13 threes, shooting 38.2% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 42.7%. Şengün dominated the 1st quarter with 16 points, while Green added 13. Şengün also scored 11 in the 3rd, and Green added 8 in the 4th.

Despite giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter, the Rockets tightened up defensively, allowing 23 points in the 4th to help secure a 119-115 win over the Grizzlies. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 50% shooting from the field.

Houston did a good job defending the three, holding Memphis to 31% shooting with just 10 made threes. The Rockets also recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks in the game.