Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/25

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-333) will host the Phoenix Suns (+269) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 245.

This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on FDSS.

PHOENIX SUNS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -8.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 25th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 169-126 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 47.0% and knocking down 18 threes.

Will the Suns Come Through as Road Underdogs?

The Suns fell to 27-30 on the season after a 127-109 road loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Phoenix, favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 236 points exceeded the pregame total of 228.5 by 7.5 points.

Toronto took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 38-27. The Suns fought back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 30-21, but the Raptors responded with a 10-0 run in the 4th, stretching their lead from 105-94 to 115-94, and finished the game strong by outscoring the Suns 39-27 in the final period.

Devin Booker and Bradley Beal were the bright spots for the Suns in their 127-109 loss to the Raptors, with Booker scoring 31 points and 8 assists, while Beal added 30 points on 80% shooting. Booker was particularly impactful in the 3rd quarter, scoring 12 points, while Beal added 13 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Suns shot 50.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 25% rate. Booker made 3 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep, while Kevin Durant was held to 15 points on 33.3% shooting overall.

The Suns’ defense struggled on Sunday, allowing 127 points to the Raptors. They gave up 38 points in the 2nd quarter and 39 in the 4th, despite a solid 3rd quarter where they held Toronto to 21 points. Overall, the Raptors shot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Toronto hit 20 threes at a 57% clip. The Suns also sent the Raptors to the line 30 times, where they made 21 free throws. Phoenix recorded 33 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 7 blocks.

Can the Grizzlies Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Memphis fell to 37-20 on the season after a 129-123 loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. The Grizzlies were +6 point underdogs going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push for bettors. The total points of 252.5 exceeded the O/U line of 247.5 by 4.5 points.

Memphis trailed 33-29 after the 1st quarter and 62-56 at halftime. They outscored Cleveland 32-31 in the 3rd quarter, but a 36-35 4th quarter in favor of the Cavaliers sealed the game.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 22 points in their 129-123 loss to the Cavaliers, scoring 12 of those in the 4th quarter. Ja Morant added 21 points and 10 assists, with 11 points coming in the final period.

Luke Kennard contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency. The Grizzlies made 15 threes overall, shooting 38.5% from deep and 45.7% from the field.

Defensively, the Grizzlies struggled to contain the Cavaliers, giving up 129 points in the loss. They allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 4th, while Cleveland shot 46% from the field.

Memphis did well against the three, holding the Cavaliers to 27% shooting and 13 made threes. The Grizzlies recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks but allowed 22 offensive rebounds.