Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Grizzlies versus the Rockets? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on Spac. The game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston, TX. The over/under for this Southwest division contest is set at 213 points, with the Rockets being the favored team playing at home against the Grizzlies.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Rockets -5.5

This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-100 in favor of the Rockets.
• Our projections have Alperen Sengün finishing with Alperen Sengün points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.8% and knocking down 11 threes.

Do the Grizzlies Stand a Chance on the Road?

Looking at the Grizzlies’ previous ten games, they are 3-7 and face the Rockets with an overall mark of 3-10. Throughout their 13 games, the Grizzlies have posted a 3-7 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 0-3 in non-conference matchups.

Memphis comes in with an overall ATS record of 5-8 so far this season. On the road, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 3-4, as opposed to a 2-4 record against the spread when playing at home.

In their latest game, the Grizzlies offense put up 100 points against the Celtics. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 38.9% and made 17 threes. Grizzlies has been good on the offensive glass this season, pulling down 11.2 offensive rebounds per game. Their three-point percentage this season is 34% while ranking 12th in terms of pace.

Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 114.2 points per contest.

The Grizzlies defense is coming off a game in which they held the Celtics offense to just 38.9% shooting. Overall, they gave up 102 points to Boston.

Does Houston Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Facing the Grizzlies, the Rockets currently hold an overall record of 6-6 and aim to end their three game losing streak. The team is currently 9th in the Western Conference, and they are also 3rd in the Southwest division.

Against the spread, the Rockets have covered in nine straight games and have an overall ATS record of 9-3. When playing on the road, the Rockets hold an ATS record of 3-2 in contrast to a 6-1 record against the spread when playing at home.

Houston is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 116 points versus the Warriors. This output is higher than their season-average of 109.9 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Alperen Sengün, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 20.9, while Jalen Green also maintains a PPG average of 18 leading up to the game.

The Rockets’ defense is presently ranked 5th in the league, allowing an average of 107.0 points per contest.

In their previous game, the Rockets’ defense struggled against the Warriors, giving up 121 points on a field goal percentage of 46%.