The Houston Rockets (24-12) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) Thursday. Tip-off from FexExForum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Grizzliesodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Houston leads 1-0
The Rockets took care of business in the nation’s capital Tuesday, downing the Washington Wizards 135-112. G Jalen Green had a game-high 29 points as the Rockets covered as 13.5-point favorites and the Over (223.5) cashed. G Fred VanVleet added 19 points and 12 dimes, while C Alperen Sengun tallied 26 points, 10 boards and 6 dimes. Green is developing into a star as he has scored 29, 33 and 27 in the last 3 games.
The Grizz took out the injury depleted Dallas Mavericks 119-104 Monday covering as 4-point home favorites with the Under (231.5) hitting. F Jaren Jackson Jr. went off for a game-high 35 points with 13 boards. Memphis was without G Ja Morant (shoulder) and G Desmond Bane (ankle). Both are questionable for this one.
Rockets at Grizzlies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:40 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Grizzlies -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +1.5 (-130) | Grizzlies -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Rockets at Grizzlies key injuries
Rockets
- F Tari Eason (leg) doubtful
- F Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) out
Grizzlies
- F Santi Aldama (ankle) questionable
- G Desmond Bane (ankle) questionable
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) questionable
- G Ja Morant (shoulder) questionable
- G Marcus Smart (finger) out
- F Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Rockets at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 113, Grizzlies 109
Moneyline
The Rockets blew the Grizz out 128-108 in Houston early in the season. That Grizzlies team had Bane and Morant but not JJJ. With the lines so even, that must mean Morant and Bane are closer to probable than questionable. But I’m a firm believer in this Houston squad and I’ll take them on the spread.
Also, instead of a moneyline play, BET JALEN GREEN OVER 22.5 POINTS (-110). As mentioned, he has gone well over this in his last 3.
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Against the spread
Instead of taking the 1.5 points, BET ALTERNATE LINE OFROCKETS -1.5 (+105) at plus-money. They’re 7-3 straight up and 5-5 ATS over their last 10 games. Plus, they’ve beaten the Grizzlies 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Over/Under
The Grizzlies are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10, while Houston is 6-4 O/U. The head-to-head matchup has cashed an Over in 6 of 10 and in 3 of the last 4. This total is by far the highest in the last 5 meetings. With so many questionables on that injury report, LEAN UNDER 233.5 (-105).
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