Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Houston Rockets on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Toyota Center.
The Grizzlies are currently the 2nd seed in the Western Conference with a record of 36-23, while the Rockets are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 13-46.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 112-94 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Rockets are coming off a 132-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 33 points.
The Grizzlies are favored to win the game against the Rockets. The Grizzlies are 22-11 on the road this season, while the Rockets are 7-22 at home.
The Grizzlies are also the better team overall. The Grizzlies are ranked 4th in the NBA in offensive rating and 7th in defensive rating. The Rockets are ranked 29th in the NBA in offensive rating and 29th in defensive rating.
The Grizzlies should be able to win the game against the Rockets. The Grizzlies are the better team overall and they are coming off a win. The Rockets are the worse team overall and they are coming off a loss.
Here are some of the key matchups to watch in the game:
- Ja Morant vs. Jalen Green
- Dillon Brooks vs. Kevin Porter Jr.
- Brandon Clarke vs. Alperen Sengun
The Grizzlies are the better team in all of these matchups. Morant is a better player than Green, Brooks is a better player than Porter, and Clarke is a better player than Sengun.
The Grizzlies should be able to win the game against the Rockets if they can win the key matchups.
Here is a prediction for the game:
The Memphis Grizzlies will defeat the Houston Rockets 115-100.