Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/30/25

On Thursday (01/30), the Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) will host the Houston Rockets(32-14) in an NBA Regular-Season contest. The Grizzlies are 3rd in the Western Conference whereas the Rockets are 2nd in the West. Know about the analysis and predictions related to this Western Conference affair here.

Where to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets

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Date: 01/30
Time: 8:30 PM (CT)
Location: FedEx Forum (Memphis, Tennessee)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Preview

The Grizzlies are bucket-getters

The Grizzlies enter the contest after a 37-point loss against the New York Knicks despite a 21-point performance by Jaren Jackson Jr. It broke a six-game winning streak and exposed the Grizzlies’ frailties against high-quality teams again. As a result, they have a 9-6 record in January. At any rate, their offense has been on fire throughout the season and they have tallied a league-high 123.3 points per game through an up-tempo offense(League-high Pace of 104.5). However, the offensive style has come at a price on the defensive end as the Grizzlies have conceded 119.4 points per game in January(3rd most).

The Rockets are revving it up

The Rockets are coming into this game after a 4-point win against the Atlanta Hawks as Jalen Green exploded for 25 points. They have won four games in a row, three against the top two teams in the East, implying that they are clicking on all cylinders. They have an 11-3 record in January, which has solidified their grip on the second seed in the West. They hustle hard as implied by 14.4 offensive rebounds per game(best mark) this month. They have also done a remarkable job on defense, giving up just 108.2 points a game(4th best).

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets Prediction

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets: Numbers

Memphis Grizzlies Recent Games:

Lost 106-143 against the New York Knicks.
Won 125-103 against the Utah Jazz.
Won 139-126 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Key stats:

The Grizzlies are 11-11 against teams with a +.500 record.
Zach Edey has blocked 2 or more shots in three straight games.
Ja Morant has scored 19 or fewer points in four straight games.

Houston Rockets’ latest games:

Won 100-96 against the Atlanta Hawks.
Won 114-112 against the Boston Celtics.
Won 135-131 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Key stats:

The Rockets have won four in a row away from home.
Fred Van Vleet is notching a season-high 2.3 steals per game this month.
Amen Thompson is tallying a season-high 19.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.2 steals per game in January.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets– Final Prediction and Additional Information

The Rockets have been a better squad than the Grizzlies this month and they will enter the game with a ton of confidence. They are comfortable with both shoot-outs and grinding situations because of a flexible approach. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies can go cold against elite squads and that is why they have been unable to close in on the Rockets for the second spot. At any rate, we are in for a fun battle and the Grizzlies may turn the tide against the Rockets here, however, I am a bit uncomfortable betting about the spread, so I would rather go for the other categories. The total can be over 240 points here considering the Grizzlies’ high pace and Rockets’ tendency to match a team’s style in shootouts.

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!