Two of the hottest teams in the Western Conference are set to square off this Friday as the Houston Rockets, currently 2nd in the standings, visit the Memphis Grizzlies, who sit close behind in 3rd place.
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Two of the hottest teams in the Western Conference are set to square off this Friday as the Houston Rockets, currently 2nd in the standings, visit the Memphis Grizzlies, who sit close behind in 3rd place.
This matchup marks the fourth and final meeting between the two squads this season, with the Rockets holding a commanding 3-0 advantage. Houston will be aiming for a season sweep, a feat they haven’t accomplished against Memphis since 2010. The previous two games this January delivered thrilling finishes, with Houston prevailing in both encounters.
The Grizzlies, however, responded to their most recent 120-118 home loss to the Rockets with an impressive 6-game winning streak, before suffering a tough 143-106 loss to the Knicks last Wednesday. Memphis has only lost consecutive games three times all season and has consistently bounced back after a defeat.
For Houston, this game represents a chance to assert dominance and complete a perfect season series. Meanwhile, Memphis will look to defend their home court and exact revenge on their divisional rival, especially after falling short in their last home clash against the Rockets.
Given the Grizzlies' resilience after losses this season and their determination to avoid the season sweep, I believe they’ll come out strong with a solid game plan. As such, I’m leaning toward the Grizzlies to come out on top in this high-stakes showdown.
Current Odds:
Spread: Memphis Grizzlies -5.0 | Houston Rockets +5.0
Moneyline: Houston Rockets 2.44 | Memphis Grizzlies 1.55
Over/Under: Over 238.0 | Under 238.0
Odds from Arena Plus.
Hot Trends:
Memphis is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against a Southwest Division opponent.
Sanjay’s Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.0
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