Rockets vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 14, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 13, 2024

A matchup featuring a struggling NBA squad, the Memphis Grizzlies (18-36) and the Houston Rockets (24-29) will commence at FedExForum on February 14, 2024. The Grizzlies have lost nine in a row and are 1-9 in their past 10 games. They are 2.5-point underdogs. The matchup has a 219 point total.

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Rockets vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Rockets -2.5 219

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Injury Report as of February 14

Rockets: Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Fred VanVleet: Out (Adductor), Cam Whitmore: Out (Ankle)

Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Out (Ankle), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Derrick Rose: Questionable (Ankle), Ziaire Williams: Questionable (Hand), Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Low Back), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Jake LaRavia: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (-2.5)
Total Pick Over (219)

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)
113.3 (22nd) Points Scored 106.7 (30th)
112.6 (10th) Points Allowed 113.1 (12th)
45.5 (5th) Rebounds 41.6 (25th)
10.8 (14th) Off. Rebounds 9.9 (22nd)
12.0 (19th) 3pt Made 13.7 (8th)
24.9 (24th) Assists 25.2 (23rd)
12.5 (11th) Turnovers 13.9 (22nd)

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Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 52 21.2 9.2 5 1.1 0.7 0.5
Jalen Green 53 18.3 4.9 3.4 0.7 0.3 2
Dillon Brooks 44 14.1 3.4 1.6 0.9 0.1 2
Jabari Smith Jr. 48 13.3 8.3 1.4 0.7 0.8 1.7
Amen Thompson 34 7.2 5.3 2.5 1.1 0.4 0.2

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. 50 22.3 5.5 2.1 1 1.6 1.8
Yuta Watanabe 1 11 2 1 2 0 1
Gregory Jackson 20 10.7 3.6 0.9 0.6 0.6 1.7
Santi Aldama 42 10.5 5.6 2 0.7 0.7 1.7
Luke Kennard 26 10.5 3 3 0.4 0 2.7

Betting Trends

  • The Rockets have 27 wins in 53 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread as 2.5-point favorites or more, Houston is 10-4-1.
  • Out of 53 Rockets games so far this season, 24 have gone over the total.
  • Houston’s games have had more than 219 points scored on 30 occasions this season.
  • Rockets games average 225.9 total points this season, 6.9 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Grizzlies have 24 wins in 54 games against the spread this year.
  • Memphis’ ATS record as a 2.5-point underdog or greater is 18-17-1.
  • Out of 54 Grizzlies games so far this season, 23 have hit the over.
  • Memphis’ games have had over 219 points 31 times this year.
  • The average total for Grizzlies games is 219.8 points, 0.8 more than this game’s over/under.

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