Grizzlies vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 9

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
• Coverage: SCHN and FDSSE

The Houston Rockets (24-12) are only 1-point underdogs as they look to extend a four-game road win streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at FedExForum. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and FDSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 234.

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Grizzlies vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Grizzlies win (62.4%)

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Grizzlies have registered a 25-11-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Rockets have played 36 games, with 21 wins against the spread.
• This season, 23 of the Grizzlies' games have gone over the point total out of 36 chances.
• Rockets games this season have gone over the total in 18 of 36 opportunities (50%).
• Against the spread, Memphis has fared better at home, covering 14 times in 19 home games, and 11 times in 18 road games.
• In terms of over/unders, the Grizzlies hit the over less consistently in home games, as they've exceeded the total 10 times in 19 opportunities this season (52.6%). On the road, they have hit the over 13 times in 18 opportunities (72.2%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, Houston has a lower winning percentage at home (.579, 11-7-1 record) than away (.588, 10-7-0).
• Rockets games have gone above the over/under 47.4% of the time at home (nine of 19), and 52.9% of the time on the road (nine of 17).

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.7 points, 2 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
• Desmond Bane averages 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists, shooting 46.8% from the floor and 34.8% from beyond the arc, with 2 made treys per contest.
• Scotty Pippen Jr. is averaging 11 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Santi Aldama is averaging 13 points, 3 assists and 7.3 rebounds.
• Ja Morant's numbers on the season are 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.9 assists per contest, shooting 45.4% from the floor and 32.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made 3-pointers.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun is averaging 19 points, 10.4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Rockets.
• Fred VanVleet averages 14.9 points, 4.3 boards and 6 assists. He is also making 38% of his shots from the floor and 31.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 treys per game.
• Jalen Green's numbers on the season are 20.3 points, 4.6 boards and 2.5 assists per game. He is making 41.5% of his shots from the floor and 33.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.7 triples.
• The Rockets are receiving 12.5 points, 7.6 boards and 2.3 assists per game from Amen Thompson.
• Per game, Jabari Smith Jr. gets the Rockets 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 1 block.

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