Rockets vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 15, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 15, 2023

The Houston Rockets (12-9) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (6-17), with the matchup tipping off at 8:00 PM ET from FedExForum on Friday, December 15, 2023. The Rockets are 3.5-point favorites in the game. The point total is set as 213 points in this contest.

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Rockets vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Rockets -3.5 213

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Injury Report as of December 15

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

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

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (-3.5)
Total Pick Over (213)

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)
109.8 (25th) Points Scored 106.4 (30th)
105.5 (1st) Points Allowed 112.7 (10th)
45.9 (5th) Rebounds 41.7 (25th)
10.0 (23rd) Off. Rebounds 10.3 (20th)
12.5 (15th) 3pt Made 12.9 (11th)
25.6 (18th) Assists 24.0 (27th)
12.9 (11th) Turnovers 13.4 (17th)

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Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 21 20 9.1 5.4 0.9 0.8 0.8
Jalen Green 21 18 4.5 3 0.5 0.3 2
Fred VanVleet 20 16.4 4.3 8.6 1 0.5 3
Dillon Brooks 21 13.2 3.5 1.7 0.9 0 1.8
Jabari Smith Jr. 21 12.9 8.7 1.8 0.6 0.8 1.6

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. 23 21.8 5.8 1.8 0.8 1.8 1.7
Santi Aldama 17 12.4 6 2.2 0.8 0.8 1.6
Derrick Rose 14 9.5 2.1 3.6 0.5 0.1 0.7
David Roddy 23 8.4 4.3 1.2 0.7 0.3 1
Ziaire Williams 20 8.1 4.2 1.4 0.5 0.3 1.2

Betting Trends

  • The Rockets are 14-5-2 against the spread this season.
  • Houston is 3-0 as 3.5-point favorites or more.
  • The Rockets have played 21 games this season, and seven of them have gone over the total.
  • Houston’s games have finished with more than 213 points nine times so far this year.
  • The total for this game is 213, and that’s 2.3 points fewer than the average total in Rockets games thus far this season.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread nine times in 23 games.
  • Memphis is 5-6 as a 3.5-point underdog or greater.
  • There have been 10 Grizzlies games (out of 23) that went over the total this season.
  • There have been 14 Memphis’ games this season with more than 213 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Grizzlies games this year (213) is 6.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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