Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies: 3 Best Bets
The Memphis Grizzlies travel to Texas to take on the Houston Rockets tonight in the Toyota Center. The Grizzlies are among the league’s worst teams, and the Rockets are sitting at .500, trying to make a playoff push.
This game marks Dillon Brooks’ first matchup against his old team, and he has already begun to talk some trash about the struggling Grizzlies.
On the court, Alperen Şengün has been making his first All-Star case, and Houston has been benefiting heavily from home-court advantage, only losing one game at home so far this season.
The Rockets continue to be without Amen Thompson and Victor Oladipo. The Grizzlies are much more shorthanded, playing without Steven Adams, Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart, and Xavier Tillman.
The Rockets are favored in this game, so let’s look at the lines powered by SI Sportsbook, and our best bets.
Rockets guard Jalen Green shoots as Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) defends during the first half at FedExForum.
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The Lines
Point spread: Grizzlies +4.5 (-105)/Rockets -4.5 (-118)
Moneyline: Grizzlies (+160)/Rockets (-200)
Over/under: 213.5
Our Picks
Safe pick: Dillon Brooks OVER 16.5 total points, rebounds, and assists (-137)
You could draw Brooks’ over/under wherever you want, and the over would still be the smart pick. More than anyone else in the NBA, Brooks is petty and would want to prove that Memphis made a mistake letting him walk, regardless of whether the grass is greener in Texas. Brooks averages 19.7 points, rebounds, and assists this season, and there is no way he will put a subpar performance forward tonight.
Opponent pick: Jaren Jackson Jr. OVER 6.5 rebounds (+100)
Jaren Jackson Jr. is not a great rebounder, but someone has to snag missed shots tonight. Houston is the 11th-worst rebounding team in the league, while the Grizzlies are seventh-worst. Jackson Jr. is only grabbing 6.2 boards per night but snagged eight in a recent loss to Boston. Expect him to keep putting up numbers.
Team pick: Rockets to win (-200)
The Rockets have not lost in Houston since the third game of the season. Sure, they’re riding a three-game losing streak, but they are rested and back in familiar territory. Plus, Memphis is a horrible basketball team this year. Treat yourself before Thanksgiving and take a low-stress bet on your favorite team. Don’t worry about points, just watch the Rockets win.
