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2025 NBA Handicapping Rockets vs. Grizzlies
(24-12) Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies (24-13)
Date: Thursday, January 9th
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Moneyline NBA Odds: Rockets -123 | Grizzlies +109 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Rockets -2
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 233.5
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Thursday finds the Houston Rockets facing the Memphis Grizzlies for the second of four occasions this season.
Houston last played Tuesday defeating the Wizards 135-112 while the Grizzlies have been off since Monday when they beat Dallas 119-104.
Season Series
Last season the Rockets won the season series taking three of the four contests while they also hold the all-time record with 68 victories in 115 matches.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Wednesday, January 8th. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Thursday, January 9th.
Houston Rockets
Growth continues for the Rockets as they rise up the ladder matching the Thunder for the best record (11-5) against Western Conference teams with records over .500.
However, the absence of two of their most stout defenders (Tari Eason and Jabari Smith) is impacting their flow resulting in stilted offense and defensive regression.
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Rockets Stats
The Rockets rank tied for 10th offensively (113.2) and are third defensively (106.9), with a net differential of plus +6.3 ranking sixth overall.
Houston is among the best bets against the spread with a 21-15 record through 36 games.
Rockets Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Jabari Smith, PF (OUT — hand)
- Tari Eason, SF (OUT— lower leg)
Memphis Grizzlies
Suddenly the Grizzlies are dealing with a rash of injuries as they limp into this match with major seeding implications. They arrive a half game back of the Rockets having played one extra match.
Houston is already up 1-0 in the series so Memphis can’t afford to lose again if they want to gain a tiebreak advantage over the Rockets. Fortunately, Memphis performs much better at home but the myriad of players injured could take them out of this match before the ball toss even happens.
Grizzlies Stats
The Grizzlies rank fifth both offensively (116.6) and defensively (109.0) with a positive net differential of +7.6 ranking fourth overall.
Memphis possesses a 24-13 record against the spread through 37 matches this season.
Grizzlies Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Ja Morant, PG (OUT — shoulder)
- Desmond Bane, SG (questionable — ankle)
- Jaren Jackson, PF (questionable — thigh)
- Santi Alama, PF (OUT — ankle)
- Marcus Smart, PG (OUT — finger)
- Gregory Jackson, SF (probable— foot/recalled from G-League following conditioning assignment)
- Vince Williams, SG (OUT indefinitely — ankle)
- Jay Huff, C (OUT indefinitely ankle)
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Rockets vs. Grizzlies NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Rockets are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing in Memphis.
- Also, Houston is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
- By comparison, Memphis is 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’ last 7 games.
- Additionally, the Grizzlies are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
Free NBA Prediction:
It’s carpe diem time for these squads as they arrive seeded second (Houston) and third (Memphis) in the West. OKC has a healthy lead over both clubs (6 games) so this match is all about gaining an edge over each other while distancing themselves from Denver.
Given the injuries to Memphis, the edge is definitely in Houston’s favor but they are still a youthful team on the rise essentially learning how to do what the Grizz did two seasons ago.
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NBA Tweet Of The Day
BREAKING: The Grizzlies have assigned GG Jackson to the Memphis Hustle for Practice Today.
(via @GrizzliesPR)
He will be recalled to the Grizzlies following practice.
BACK REAL SOON. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/c9QgYFQF74
— Grizz Lead (@Grizz_Lead) January 7, 2025
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