Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets January 30th 2025

At 9:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-179) will host the Houston Rockets (+150) in a Southwest Division matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 238.

Memphis (31-16) is currently third in the Western Conference, while Houston (32-14) is second. The Rockets have won four straight games.

Rockets vs. Grizzlies Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies
• Where: Memphis at FedExForum
• Date: Thursday, January 30th
• Betting Odds MEM -4.5, HOU +150 | MEM -179 O/U 238

The Rockets Can Win If…

Houston improved to 32-14 on the season with a 100-96 road win over the Hawks on Tuesday. The Rockets were -5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 228-point over/under line.

Atlanta went on a 14-0 run early, but Houston responded by winning the 2nd quarter 27-23 and the 3rd quarter 33-23. The Rockets entered the 4th quarter with an 82-73 lead but were outscored 23-18 in the final period.

Jalen Green led the Rockets to a win over the Hawks with 25 points, scoring 12 in the 3rd quarter. He shot 45.8% from the field, while the team hit 46.8% overall. Alperen Sengün added 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3%, and Jae’Sean Tate was perfect from the field, finishing with 16 points.

Houston struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 threes at a 23.3% rate. Green also added 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Tate contributed 8 points in the 3rd. Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson each chipped in 11 points, with Thompson scoring 5 in the 3rd.

The Rockets put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Hawks to just 96 points on Tuesday. After giving up 27 points in the 1st quarter, Houston tightened up, allowing only 23 points in each of the final three quarters.

Houston limited Atlanta to 40% shooting from the field, including just 23% from beyond the arc, where the Hawks made 11 threes. The Rockets also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

• The Rockets are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
• Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Grizzlies Can Win If…

The Grizzlies dropped to 31-16 on the season after a 143-106 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Memphis entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 249, surpassing the O/U line of 241.5 by 7.5 points.

New York’s 12-0 run, which stretched the score from 57-52 to 69-52, was a turning point. Memphis couldn’t recover, and after trailing 102-84 going into the 4th quarter, they were outscored 41-22 in the final period.

In their 143-106 loss to the Knicks, the Grizzlies shot 45.1% from the field and connected on just 9 threes, despite shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.

Desmond Bane added 16 points, while Ja Morant was held to 10 points on 38.5% shooting. Jackson scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 3rd.

The Grizzlies struggled defensively, giving up 143 points to the Knicks. They allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 42 in the 3rd, with another 41 points in the 4th. Overall, the Knicks shot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies sent the Knicks to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Memphis finished with 29 defensive rebounds but allowed 17 offensive boards.

• Across their ten previous home games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 122 points per game.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-0-1 in these scenarios.
• In their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Not only do we have the Grizzlies winning this one by a score of 159-106, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Grizzlies at -4.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 238 and given that our model is projecting 265 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Rockets Look for Rare Season Sweep Over Grizzlies

The Houston Rockets visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, aiming to sweep the regular-season series for the first time in 15 years.

Houston has won all three matchups this season, including a 128-108 blowout in the season opener. However, the last two meetings were much closer, with the Rockets winning by four points or fewer.

Rockets on a Roll, Sitting Second in the West

Houston (35-14) enters the game as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, 1.5 games ahead of Memphis (34-16). The Rockets are on a four-game winning streak and have won 10 of their last 12 games since Jan. 5.

They are coming off back-to-back wins over Boston and Atlanta:

• Dillon Brooks tied a franchise record with 10 three-pointers in the 114-112 win over the Celtics.
• Jalen Green scored 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter, as Houston built a big lead before holding off Atlanta 100-96.

Green has been Houston’s most consistent offensive weapon, averaging 21.3 points per game while playing 150 consecutive games.

“It’s something you don’t take for granted,” said head coach Ime Udoka. “He plays through injuries and pains that most guys would sit out from. It takes a certain amount of toughness, for sure.”

Green has been red-hot since Jan. 1, scoring 25 or more points in 10 of 14 games after reaching that mark just eight times in the first 32 games of the season.

Meanwhile, rookie Amen Thompson has also stepped up, joining an elite group of players averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists since Jan. 5.

Grizzlies Seeking Bounce-Back Win After Worst Loss of the Season

Memphis saw its six-game winning streak snapped in brutal fashion Monday, losing 143-106 to the New York Knicks—their worst defeat of the season.

The Grizzlies struggled in multiple areas:

• 26 turnovers led to 36 points for the Knicks.
• 17 offensive rebounds allowed, leading to 28 second-chance points.
• Desmond Bane committed a team-high six turnovers in a sloppy outing.

“We were just out of sync from the start,” said head coach Taylor Jenkins. “We didn’t have it for 40 minutes.”

Memphis, however, has been one of the best home teams in the NBA, boasting a 19-5 record at FedExForum. They are on a four-game home winning streak, with their last loss coming against Houston on Jan. 9 (119-115).

What’s at Stake?

• Houston: Looking to complete a rare season sweep over Memphis and maintain its hold on the No. 2 seed in the West.
• Memphis: Hoping to rebound from an embarrassing loss and defend its strong home record.

With both teams winning seven of their last nine, this could be one of the most competitive matchups yet in this rivalry.

Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum.