Rockets vs. Grizzlies Picks & Best Bets 30th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Memphis Grizzlies will meet the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Thursday at FedExForum, beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen are expected to lead the way for the Grizzlies, while the Rockets have Jalen Green, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Rockets vs. Grizzlies bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Grizzlies will likely defeat the Rockets with a projected final score of 118-114.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Rockets vs. Grizzlies Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Grizzlies picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
- Game Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: FedExForum
- Spread: Rockets +4 / Grizzlies -4
- Moneyline: Rockets +155 / Grizzlies -166
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 233.5 Points (-110/-105)
Grizzlies -4 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Rockets and Grizzlies have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Grizzlies -4 because of DraftKings Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Under 233.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% chance of the 233.5-point total staying under.
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +155 via BetMGM, whilst the Memphis Grizzlies are available at -166 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Grizzlies are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 66% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Grizzlies present the best betting value, with the odds of -166 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 3.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Grizzlies
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Rockets vs. Grizzlies game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 22 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Amen Thompson | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Fred VanVleet | 16 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Dillon Brooks | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Tari Eason | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Steven Adams Over 8.5 Rebounds (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Steven Adams Over 8.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Steven Adams to record over 8.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 11 rebounds, giving us an edge of 12.6% on the +100 odds offered by BetMGM.
Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jaren Jackson | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Desmond Bane | 19 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Scotty Pippen | 13 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Luke Kennard | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Jaylen Wells | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Desmond Bane Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+135)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Desmond Bane Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our best prop bet for the Grizzlies is on Desmond Bane to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 8.0% on the +135 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Rockets vs. Grizzlies trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Zach Edey Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Zach Edey has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 12 games (58% of the time). You can bet on him to record 2+ turnovers again at odds of +128 (44% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Dillon Brooks Over 0.5 Total Steals
Dillon Brooks has recorded at least one steal in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of -195 (66%), available at DraftKings.
Desmond Bane Over 1.5 Total Steals
Desmond Bane has had more than 1.5 steals in 11 of his last 19 games (58%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +158 (39%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Steven Adams of the Rockets to record over 8.5 rebounds, with a projection of 11 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Grizzlies -4 to cover.
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