Memphis vs Rockets Prediction
🔊 Will the game be high-scoring? In the NBA regular season, Memphis face off against Houston. The difference in class is clear. The hosts have nothing at stake for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, the visitors are determined to win every game. It's reasonable to predict that the Grizzlies' fast-paced style will dictate the entire matchup. The Rockets could rack up plenty of points.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last matchup between these opponents took place on January 27, with Houston hosting and securing a 108-99 victory. Another game this season, in November, also went the Rockets' way with a 124-109 win. In recent years, the Rockets' dominance has been evident.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Memphis Grizzlies Team Overview
Memphis have suffered four consecutive defeats. Their recent loss came against San Antonio with a score of 98-123. Before that, the Grizzlies were routed by Atlanta (107-146). As practice shows, the home team doesn't back down even when trailing by 20 points. The focus shifts to taking a high volume of shots. The young players are gaining experience and trying to rack up any statistics they can. With almost all key players absent, it's hard to expect a high level of efficiency.
Given their style, Memphis unsurprisingly rank among the league's worst defensive teams, allowing an average of 118.1 points. This figure is overly optimistic-recently, the situation has been even more dire. It's quite likely that the hosts will struggle in the paint, especially since they are set to face one of the tallest teams in the league. The Grizzlies also rank among the worst in rebounds.
Match Results: Memphis Grizzlies
Houston Rockets Team Overview
Houston's standing in the tournament is quite favorable, boasting a 59.7% win rate and holding the 6th position. However, it's worth noting that they've lost 3 of their last 5 games, indicating a slight downturn. After narrowly losing to Minnesota (108-110) and Chicago (124-132), their upcoming game against Memphis is a welcome fixture. The team can regain confidence in their offensive play. Kevin Durant and company are in fine form, boasting one of the most efficient offenses this season, averaging 114.7 points per game. However, they play at a notably slow pace, ranking second to last in the league.
In the upcoming match, considering the opponent's form and ambitions, the visitors might adopt a more open style of play. Their defense is well-organized and can be activated when needed. The outcome of the game could potentially be decided by halftime, allowing them to focus on refining their offensive interactions. Such opportunities are becoming scarce as the playoffs approach.
Match Results: Houston Rockets
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Memphis Grizzlies
⛔️ The hosts will be without Aldama, Caldwell-Pope, Clarke, Iddi, Jerome, Morant, Pippen, and Wells.
📋 Projected lineup: Coward, Spencer, Hendricks, Jackson, Prosper.
Houston Rockets
⛔️ The visitors cannot count on Adams. Additionally, VanVleet has been sidelined with an injury all season.
📋 Projected lineup: Sheppard, Thompson, Durant, Smith Jr., Sengun.
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 54;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 15; for the visitors on the road - 11;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 54.8;
- Today's home team averages 27.56, while the visitors average 27.24.
First Quarter Stats: Memphis Grizzlies (home) vs Houston Rockets (away)
- Tournament matches played: 37 vs 39;
- Number of wins: 14 (37.84%) vs 22 (56.41%);
- Number of losses: 22 (59.46%) vs 15 (38.46%);
- Number of draws: 1 (2.7%) vs 2 (5.13%).
- Average points scored: 29 vs 28.13;
- Average points conceded: 30.16 vs 26.72.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 8 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 59.6 (scored - 27.2, conceded - 32.4) vs 56.4 (scored - 27.1, conceded - 29.3).
- Houston Rockets lost the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 away games (NBA).
🏀 Three-Point Shooting
Memphis frequently takes shots from beyond the arc, averaging 38.7 attempts per game. Their conversion rate is decent at 35.4%. However, their defense against this aspect isn't as solid, allowing opponents to convert 36.2% of their three-point attempts.
The visitors resort to three-pointers only when a quality shot is set up, averaging 30.8 attempts. Yet, their efficiency is impressive, hitting 36.4% of those shots. Defensively, they manage long-range attempts quite well, conceding just 35.1%.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
It's reasonable to expect the match to kick off at a blistering pace. Memphis have been playing this way for much of the season, and nearly every opponent, including top-tier teams, tends to go along with it. Houston are capable of maximizing their attacking potential. The Grizzlies, given their high volume of attempts, should also find success on their home court. Bookmakers aren't particularly confident in a high-scoring scenario for this clash. Our editorial team suggests taking advantage of this by betting on over 223.5 points.
Betting Tips: Memphis Grizzlies - Houston Rockets
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