The Houston Rockets (18-55) battle the Memphis Grizzlies (45-27) Friday. Tip from FedEx Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets lost 130-125 at the Grizzlies Wednesday but covered as 12-point underdogs. Houston has dropped 3 straight games, and 6 of its last 9, but is 5-2-1 against the spread (ATS) over its last 8 contests.
Grizzlies G Ja Morant returned from a 9-game absence in the victory, scoring 17 points. Memphis is just 2-4-1 ATS over its last 7 games, although it has won 6 of them outright, and trails the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets by 3.5 games.
This will be the last matchup of the season between the two sides. Memphis is 3-0 and 1-2 ATS through the first 3 meetings and the Over has cashed twice.
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