Rockets vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 13, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 12, 2023

The Houston Rockets (11-9) and the Memphis Grizzlies (6-16) will square off at Toyota Center in a matchup on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET on Spac. The Rockets are 6-point favorites in the game. The over/under is set at 212.5 points for the matchup.

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Rockets vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Rockets -6 212.5

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Injury Report as of December 13

Rockets: Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Tari Eason: Questionable (Leg), Amen Thompson: Questionable (Illness)

Grizzlies: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Luke Kennard: Out (Knee), Ja Morant: Out (Suspension), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (-6)
Total Pick Over (212.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Rockets vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Rockets Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
109.4 (25th) Points Scored 106.5 (29th)
105.6 (1st) Points Allowed 112.5 (10th)
45.3 (8th) Rebounds 41.8 (25th)
9.8 (23rd) Off. Rebounds 10.5 (19th)
12.5 (14th) 3pt Made 13 (11th)
25.8 (18th) Assists 24 (27th)
12.6 (10th) Turnovers 13.5 (17th)

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Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 20 20.5 9.1 5.6 1 0.9 0.8
Jalen Green 20 18.5 4.6 3 0.5 0.4 2.1
Fred VanVleet 19 16.7 4.2 8.5 0.8 0.5 3.2
Dillon Brooks 20 13.3 3.6 1.8 1 0.1 1.8
Jabari Smith Jr. 20 12.5 8.7 1.8 0.6 0.8 1.6

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 22 24.8 4.3 5.3 1.3 0.7 3.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 22 20.8 5.8 1.8 0.6 1.8 1.7
Santi Aldama 16 12.7 6.1 2.3 0.8 0.8 1.7
Derrick Rose 13 8.8 1.9 3.4 0.5 0.1 0.7
David Roddy 22 8.4 4.3 1.1 0.7 0.4 1

Betting Trends

  • The Rockets’ record against the spread is 13-5-2.
  • Houston has covered every time (1-0) as a 6-point favorite or greater this season.
  • The Rockets have seen six of their 20 games hit the over.
  • Houston’s games have finished with more than 212.5 points eight times so far this year.
  • Rockets games average 215 total points this season, 2.5 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread nine times in 22 games.
  • Against the spread, as a 6-point underdog or more, Memphis is 4-2.
  • The Grizzlies have seen nine of their 22 games go over the point total.
  • So far this year, 13 Memphis’ games have featured more than 212.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Grizzlies games is 219 points, which is 6.5 more than this game’s over/under.

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