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2022 NBA Handicapping
(62-14) Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies (54-23)
Date: Friday, April 1st
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
NBA Moneyline Odds: Suns -309 | Grizzlies -300 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Suns -7.5
NBA Betting Total: 228.5
On Friday, April 1st, the Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies play the fourth and final meeting of this season. Phoneix won the first match 119-94 on November 12th while the Grizzlies took the December 27th 114-113.
Both teams are coming off victories on Wednesday with the Suns defeating the Warriors 107-103 while the Grizzlies outlasted the scrappy Spurs 112-111.
Last season, the teams played three times with the Suns winning two of the three contests. The Suns hold the all-time record having bested the Grizzlies in 58 of their 97 matches
Phoenix Suns
Another goal for the Suns could occur in this match as they seek to register the best regular-season record in franchise history. With the win versus the Warriors, they tied the 62 win mark set by the rosters of 1992-93 and 2004-05.
A win today or one of their final six matches will establish the new benchmark.
The win versus the Warriors even without Stephen Curry in the lineup was a positive the Suns can take with them into the postseason and use as a psychological boost.
They get another shot in the arm for this match as Cam Johnson (quad) was upgraded to probable. Johnson is a key contributor for the Suns on both sides of the hardwood.
While they’ve continued to win in his 13 game absence I’d argue they missed him possibly as much as Chris Paul given his 3-point prowess and defensive skills.
JaVale McGee (illness) is probable for Friday. Frank Kaminsky (knee), and Dario Saric (knee) are all out indefinitely.
Memphis Grizzlies
Based on the injury report leading into this game head coach Taylor Jenkins might be pulling a fast one to not show any of his cards. Did they mark down this game as a scheduled loss? Or is he simply making a strategic move?
The players noted as doubtful on the report are Steven Adams (calf), Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh), Desmond Bane (ankle), and Tyus Jones (hand). That’s four of their five starters and if you include Ja Morant who remains out with his sore knee that’s five of the team’s top six players.
Dillon Brooks isn’t on the list so presumably, he’ll be in action to continue to get reps after missing copious games due to a severe ankle sprain.
Killian Tillie (knee) was also downgraded to out Friday.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Phoenix is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.
- Memphis is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix’s last 10 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis’ last 7 games.
- Phoenix is 8-0 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
- Memphis is 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Free Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Prediction:
This could be a preview of the Western Conference Finals and would typically be a game both sides would want to win for the psychological edge. That sort of gets washed away with the Grizzlies sitting the majority of their core.
One record will fall as the Grizzlies have won eight in a row at home and the Suns have won eight in a row on the road.
Clearly, the Suns have the edge given who is dressing but don’t expect the Grizzlies to simply hand them the game. They’ve proven all season they’ll compete regardless of who suits up.
To that end, while the coaches wouldn’t be testing any tricks in this match in case they do meet up in the spring, Jenkins could gain some valuable insight on which of his reserves would prove useful in a series between the clubs.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Grizzlies +7.5
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