Season Series on the Line
The Memphis Grizzlies will be traveling to take on the Phoenix Suns for the fourth time this season.
Memphis has won two out of the three matchups with the Suns, though all three games were decided by at least 10 points.
The Grizzlies are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, which was their first in the last 11 games. Meanwhile, the Suns have won two straight games as they continue to operate with a skeleton roster.
Will the Grizzlies win and cover on the NBA betting odds as expected?
Let’s check the latest NBA news, stats, injury report and NBA lines for Grizzlies vs Suns. We’ve got plenty of NBA picks for you to consider.
Grizzlies Aren’t Lacking Confidence
Even though the Grizzlies lost by a point on the road against the Lakers, they aren’t lacking confidence. This is a young roster that’s really coming together right now and although the loss was disappointing, they had been on an 11-game winning streak before that.
This will be their second straight road game and this one should be manageable against a Suns roster that is missing a lot of talent.
Look for Ja Morant to take over in this one. In three games against the Suns, he’s been able to average 25.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game while shooting 40.0% from behind the arc.
Those who bet online know that the Suns are lacking the star power needed to make this a contest.
Injuries Causing Massive Problems in Phoenix
Phoenix has been severely underperforming and injuries have a lot to do with it. Their best player, Devin Booker, remains out of the lineup with a groin injury that will keep him out for a few more weeks.
To make matters worse, other players such as Cameron Payne, Cameron Johnson, Chris Paul, and Landry Shamet are all banged up.
Each of them has missed time recently and it’s not known which might make it onto the floor, if any, for this matchup. To make matters worse, DeAndre Ayton missed Saturday’s game.
This is a shorthanded team that’s in a back-to-back situation. This doesn’t look like a great spot to back them with your NBA picks.
Grizzlies vs Suns Game Injuries
Grizzlies vs Suns Head-to-Head
These teams have met three times, with the Grizzlies winning twice. Each of those matchups was decided by double digits.
Grizzlies vs Suns Game Information
- Game: Grizzlies (31-14) vs Suns (23-24)
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Day/Time: Sunday, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Grizzlies vs Suns Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Grizzlies vs Suns Betting Lines
Grizzlies vs Suns Picks & Prediction
If Booker was playing, this game is likely to have had a completely different outcome. The number reflects that in the sportsbook as the spread is set at a massive 9.5 points in favor of the Grizzlies. And the Grizzlies are on the road too.
It seems like a large number, but all three of their matchups against one another have been settled by at least 10 points. This will be the fourth as the Grizzlies roll.
Memphis is listed at -440 in our Vegas lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Grizzlies, you have a chance to win $23. Phoenix is +338, offering a chance to win $338 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Suns a 22.83% chance to win, with the Grizzlies at 81.48%.
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Grizzlies vs Suns Game Summary
Suns vs Grizzlies Previous Game (Jan. 16 2023)
The Memphis Grizzlies are on a roll after scoring nine wins on the bounce and number 10 could come against the Phoenix Suns on Monday.
NBA betting markets have the Grizzlies at -10½, so it’s expected to be a one-sided contest. However, after dropping eight of their last nine games, the Suns are desperate for success.
