Grizzlies Vs Suns: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 15, 2023

The Memphis Grizzlies (29-13) will be looking to extend a five-game home winning streak when hosting the Phoenix Suns (21-23) on January 16, 2023 at FedExForum.

This article makes reference to betting data updated as of January 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM ET. Find all the current odds for this outing in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Grizzlies Vs Suns Betting Odds

Injury Report as of January 16

Grizzlies: John Konchar: Questionable (Illness), Ja Morant: Questionable (Hip), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)

Suns: Landry Shamet: Questionable (Hip), Chris Paul: Out (Hip), Cameron Payne: Out (Foot), Devin Booker: Out (Groin), Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee), Jae Crowder: Out (Not Injury Related)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Suns (+12.5)
Total Pick Under (232)

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.

Grizzlies Vs Suns Stat Rankings

Grizzlies Avg. (Rank) Suns Avg. (Rank)
117.1 (5th) Points Scored 112.7 (18th)
111.8 (10th) Points Allowed 111.6 (8th)
49.1 (1st) Rebounds 43.2 (16th)
13.1 (2nd) Off. Rebounds 11.9 (7th)
11.5 (19th) 3pt Made 12.9 (8th)
25.3 (11th) Assists 26.6 (7th)
13.6 (14th) Turnovers 13.4 (10th)

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Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Ja Morant 35 27.4 5.8 7.9 1.0 0.3 1.6
Desmond Bane 22 21.4 5.1 3.9 0.7 0.3 3.2
Dillon Brooks 38 16.7 3.5 2.7 0.8 0.2 2.1
Jaren Jackson Jr. 26 16.5 6.8 1.0 1.0 3.2 1.5
Tyus Jones 42 10.9 2.2 4.8 1.0 0.0 1.6

Suns Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Deandre Ayton 38 17.3 9.9 2.1 0.5 0.7 0.2
Mikal Bridges 44 15.7 4.6 3.3 1.1 0.9 1.8
Landry Shamet 29 9.6 1.6 2.1 0.6 0.2 2.1
Damion Lee 44 9.1 3.5 1.3 0.4 0.1 1.8
Torrey Craig 41 8.6 5.8 1.5 0.7 0.6 1.4

Betting Trends

  • The Grizzlies have beaten the spread 21 times in 42 games.
  • Memphis doesn’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 12.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • There have been 20 Grizzlies games (out of 42) that hit the over this season.
  • Memphis and its opponent have broken the 232-point mark 19 times this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 232 points, 3.1 more than the average point total for Grizzlies games this season.
  • The Suns’ record against the spread is 22-22-0.
  • Phoenix is winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least a 12.5-point underdog this year.
  • There have been 20 Suns games (out of 44) that hit the over this season.
  • So far this season, 18 Phoenix’s games have featured more than 232 points scored.
  • The over/under for this game is 7.7 points higher than the average scoring total for Suns games of 224.3.
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