The Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets will face one another on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 (8:10 PM ET). The Rockets, who are a very good team when hosting, are favored in the game at -7.0 (bet365). Houston's overall record in this game is only 11-9 but bettors should be focused on their 10-1 record when hosting. The Rockets are a bipolar team, that seems to win or lose almost entirely depending on the venue of their games. My Grizzlies vs Rockets prediction is that the latter team will win on the moneyline on Wednesday night.
NBA Matchup: Grizzlies vs Rockets
Away: Memphis Grizzlies
Home: Houston Rockets
Game time: Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 @ 8:10 PM ET
Memphis vs Houston Prediction: Latest NBA News
Memphis, who is 5-6 as an away team this season, last played on Monday. They lost to the Dallas Mavericks by seven points, a result that followed up a 24-point loss to Minnesota on Friday.
The Grizzlies don't have any roster news as of very early in the morning on Wednesday. Of course, they remain without Ja Morant but he is nearing his return. Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard remain out for the upcoming game. This continues to put Memphis short on quality guards. In their last game, the Grizzlies used Desmond Bane for 39 minutes, Derrick Rose for 17, John Konchar for 25, Vince Williams Jr. for 26, and Jaylen Nowell for 8 minutes.
Double-check for playing status updates with Memphis (04:09 ET time of writing):: Team's Depth Chart
Houston last played on Monday, a game that they won 93-82. It stands as the lowest-scoring game they've been involved in this season. The team used Tari Eason a lot in the game but the second-year player is now questionable for Wednesday due to leg soreness. Amen Thompson is also questionable for the game, a rookie on Houston.
Double-check for playing status updates with Houston (04:09 ET time of writing):: Team's Depth Chart
Grizzlies vs Rockets Prediction: Betting Tips
Fantasy players looking to round out their roster could go with Aaron Holiday in this game. He doesn't start but he should be productive in his minutes due to Memphis' problems with their guards. Also, Amen Thompson possibly going out should mean a little more playing time for Holiday.
But this is a game for a bettor who doesn't mind short odds. The Rockets are just -275, a betting line that bettors can work into parlays (bet365).
The Rockets are 10-1 at home with wins over OKC and Denver (x2) in the last month. In drawing Memphis next, Houston has drawn below-average competition. When that is taken in conjunction with their .909 home winning percentage, -275 on the moneyline looks huge. It won't make you rich but it can be added into parlays and may help you qualify for related bonuses. For this game, you would take the 10-1 record at face value, at least. It suggests that Houston is a much heavier favorite than what -275 implies.
If you are working on a parlay for the night of NBA action, include Houston. Also, include the Philadelphia 76ers on the moneyline.
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