The Memphis Grizzlies (19-11) still find themselves tied for the top spot in the Western Conference despite dropping two straight games.
The Phoenix Suns (19-13) have righted the ship after a massive slump, winning three of their last four games.
The Grizzlies vs Suns betting prediction among NBA expert picks will likely favor the Grizzlies, given that they have the better record. We should be in for an exciting game!
Last Game Records
The Memphis Grizzlies drooped their last game to the Denver Nuggets, which extended their losing streak to two games after winning seven straight games prior to that.
In their last game, the Phoenix Suns suffered a narrow loss to the Washington Wizards, which snapped a three-game winning streak.
These records should definitely be considered when making your Grizzlies vs Suns betting prediction.
Matchup Information
Grizzlies vs Suns Betting Analysis
Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant went off for 35 points and ten assists in his last game, but aside from him, the Memphis Grizzlies stats did not look too good across the board.
Desmond Bane is rumored to be able to return for the Grizzlies in this game, which will be critical if the Grizzlies hope to pull out a win and really move up the Western Conference standings.
Bane is a huge part of the Grizzlies’ game plan, both offensively and defensively, as the NBA team stats of the Grizzlies look so much better when he’s on the floor rather than when he’s off.
The Grizzlies apply a ton of pressure defensively in the paint and out on the wings, especially when they have a combination of Bane, Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, and Jaren Jackson Jr. out there.
They make life miserable for their opponents, and offensively, they have a ton of guys who are ready to attack the rim or shoot the lights out from three.
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns odds of earning the top spot in the Western Conference have improved dramatically after their season appeared to spiral out of control.
Having Devin Booker back in the lineup has certainly helped things, as Booker is the primary scorer on the Suns, with his NBA player stats providing a huge boost to a team that has other players alongside him that mesh well with him.
Booker will not be available for this game, however, so it will be up to Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton, and Landry Shamet to really pick up the slack and come together as a team to try and defeat one of the better teams in the league.
The Suns will sorely miss the shot creation that Booker provides, as opposing defenses have to account for all three levels out there when #1 is out there.
CP3 can more than make up for having no Booker in the lineup, though, with his own shot creation and playmaking skills.
Updates
Desmond Bane (toe) is questionable.
Devin Booker (groin) and Cameron Payne (foot) are out.
Grizzlies vs Suns Betting Preview
The Grizzlies are favored with a -2 spread on NBA odds. The over/under is 224. The Grizzlies’ moneyline is -135, whereas the Suns’ moneyline is +115.
The Grizzlies are 14-14-2 against the spread. The Suns are 17-15 against the spread.
These stats should be considered when making your Grizzlies vs Suns betting prediction.
Grizzlies vs Suns Betting Prediction
This game is easily one of the more intriguing NBA matchups on the NBA schedule tonight, as both teams are vying for a top spot in the Western Conference.
The Grizzlies come into this game cold, but the Suns will also be missing their top player, which creates for an interesting game to predict.
Many people surely had this game circled on their calendar with Ja Morant and Devin Booker going at it, but injuries can certainly wreck those plans.
Having said that, this game will likely be too tough for the Suns to overcome without their best player, so expect the Grizzlies to come in and take care of business while covering the spread.
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