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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