Rockets vs. Grizzlies Picks & Best Bets 9th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Thursday at FedExForum, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Jaren Jackson, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are expected to lead the way for the Grizzlies, while the Rockets are headlined by Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Amen Thompson.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Rockets vs. Grizzlies bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Grizzlies will likely defeat the Rockets with a projected final score of 118-115.
To get the maximum 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 specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Grizzlies Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Grizzlies picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, January 9th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: FedExForum
- Spread: Rockets +3 / Grizzlies -3
- Moneyline: Rockets +130 / Grizzlies -145
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 234.5 Points (-110/-110)
Grizzlies -3 @ -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 -3 based on DraftKings Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Under 234.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 234.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance of the 234.5-point total staying under.
Rockets vs. Grizzlies Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +130 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Memphis Grizzlies are available at -145 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Grizzlies are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 61% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Grizzlies also present the best betting value, with the odds of -145 available at BetMGM for an edge of 1.6%.
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 use these projections alongside 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alperen Sengun | 21 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
Jalen Green | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Amen Thompson | 20 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
Fred VanVleet | 17 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Cam Whitmore | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists (+118)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +118 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Fred VanVleet to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 7.2% on the +118 odds offered by FanDuel.
Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jaren Jackson | 24 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Ja Morant | 23 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Desmond Bane | 19 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Jaylen Wells | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Santi Aldama | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Ja Morant Over 19.5 Points Scored (-105)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Ja Morant Over 19.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Grizzlies is on Ja Morant to score over 19.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 23 points, giving us an edge of 6.8% on the -105 odds offered by FanDuel.
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.
Desmond Bane Over 5.5 Total Assists
Desmond Bane has recorded more than 5.5 assists in 9 of his last 11 appearances (82% of the time). You can bet on him to go over 5.5 assists again at odds of -105 (51% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jaren Jackson Jr. has recorded at least one steal in 21 of his last 25 appearances (84%). You can place a bet on him to get another one at odds of -230 (70%), also available at DraftKings.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Over 2.5 Total Assists
Jaren Jackson Jr. has had more than 2.5 assists in 8 of his last 11 games (73%). You can bet on him to record over 2.5 assists again at odds of +120 (45%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Fred VanVleet of the Rockets to record over 6.5 assists, with a projection of 7 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Grizzlies -3 to cover.
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