Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets odds, picks and best bets
The Houston Rockets (37-20), winners of their last four games, are hosting Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies (28-29) Wednesday night at Toyota Center. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Grizzlies-Rockets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Place a legal sports bet on this NBA action or other games at BetMGM.
Grizzlies at Rockets: Key injuries
Grizzlies
- SG Grayson Allen (hip) out
- PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
- SG Justise Winslow (back) out
- PF Brandon Clarke (quad) out
Rockets
- SG Eric Gordon (knee) questionable
Grizzlies at Rockets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today's betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Rockets 122, Grizzlies 108
Moneyline (ML)
The Rockets have won four in a row and are finally healthy. They're heating up at the right time, while Memphis is heading in the opposite direction, losing three in a row - two by double digits. The season series is split 1-1 between these teams, but Houston is playing some great ball right now.
The Rockets are 8-2 in their last 10 and are 20-8 at home this season. Memphis is only 12-16 on the road and struggling away from home. The Rockets (-715) would be the play, if not for the amount of chalk that needs to be swallowed. PASS on the moneyline.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Rockets returns a profit of just $1.40.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Rockets have covered the spread in six of their last nine games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games against the Grizzlies. In the last eight meetings between these two teams, the Rockets are 6-2 ATS.
Houston is favored by 11.5 points, which is a lot to give up against a good, young team like Memphis. With the way the Rockets have been playing lately, they should cover. Take the ROCKETS (-11.5, -110) tonight.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under is set at 236.5 as both teams rank in the top 12 in scoring this season. Houston has the No. 2 offense in the NBA, led by James Harden, but the total has gone Under in five of Houston's last seven games and four of the Grizzlies' last five games.
The Under is also 7-3 in the last 10 games between the Rockets and Grizzlies. Take the UNDER 236.5 (-106).
Want some action on this game? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting tips and advice, visit SportsbookWire.com.
Follow @camdasilva and @SportsbookWire on Twitter .
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
MORE:
This new video of Patrick Mahomes calling his shot on pivotal Super Bowl play is so fascinating
The NFL 'Bad Lip Reading' video is back and it's better than ever
XFL rules: Explaining all the rule differences between the XFL and NFL
XFL Week 1 schedule: Start times, TV channels, how to stream