The Memphis Grizzlies'(6-16) visit the'Houston Rockets'(11-9) on Wednesday. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Rockets'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Houston leads 1-0
The Grizzlies have lost back-to-back games after failing to cover as 1-point home underdogs in a 120-113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. F'Jaren Jackson Jr.'scored a game-high 41 points on 15-of-29 shooting, including 6-of-10 from 3. G Desmond Bane'scored 28 points and was the only other Memphis player to score more than 11. Memphis saw only 23 points from its bench in the loss.
The Rockets have won 3 games in a row and are coming off a 93-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to cover as 9-point home favorites. F Tari Eason'scored a game-high 18 points off the bench while grabbing 14 rebounds for a double-double. Only 2 Houston starters scored in double figures, and the Rockets shot just 34.4% from the field.