Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick – Jan 30, 2025

The Houston Rockets (32-14) and Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) face off in a potential preview of the Western Conference Finals for the fourth time this season on Thursday, January 30 at 9:30 PM ET. This matchup will be held at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, where the Grizzlies have a -3.5 (-110 at MyBookie) point spread.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Rockets have been successful in their last four games, with all winning margins by four points or less. Their recent win was a 100-96 outing over the Atlanta Hawks, slightly missing the spread where they were favored by 5.5 points.

Houston looked steady for most of this game, with the third quarter being the biggest test after putting up 33 points. Jalen Green led with 25 points and was one of five players to reach double figures.

They only missed one free throw out of 20 attempts, which gave them a huge momentum boost. They also had 12 more points in the paint to gain better quality shots. With 21 turnovers, the Rockets did have some moments of weakness so they will need to dial that down in this upcoming matchup.

The Rockets are 13th in the league for producing 113.9 points a game. Their defense ranks fifth for allowing 108.2 points per game, which shows they have a decent margin of error.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies just ended their six-game win streak with a 143-106 blowout loss to the New York Knicks. They were nowhere near covering the spread at 4.5, especially midway through the third quarter when the game started to drift away.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led with 21 points and was just one of five players to reach double figures. Ja Morant had a fairly quiet game as well, with just 10 points on 38.4 percent shooting from the field.

The Knicks almost doubled the amount of three point shots attempted by the Grizzlies, as they went 19-44 from deep. They also had better ball movement with 32 assists compared to the Grizzlies’ 21. The Grizzlies also had a ton of turnovers (26) that amounted to 36 points for the Knicks.

The Grizzlies are getting 123.1 points a game on average, which ranks first in the league. Their defense is a bit below the league average at 23rd, as they allow opponents to average 115.6 points per battle.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting odds, revealing the Grizzlies being favored by 3.5 points. According to market predictions, it suggests that the Grizzlies have a 61.1 percent chance of winning.

The last two meetings have been decided by two points or less. The Rockets have a few key players (Alperen Sengun being one) that are questionable, which means the Grizzlies could cover the spread.

Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5 (-110)