Grizzlies vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 23 March 2023

Mar 21, 2023, 9:36PM

The Memphis Grizzlies face the Houston Rockets in NBA action at FedExForum on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.

Led by star players Desmond Bane, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, the Grizzlies are aiming to beat a Rockets line-up that includes Jalen Green, Kevin Porter and Alperen Sengun.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for Grizzlies vs Rockets, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win? Grizzlies vs Rockets

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Memphis-Houston NBA game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Grizzlies an 81% chance of beating the Rockets at FedExForum.

More: Grizzlies vs Rockets Simulated 10K Times

Memphis vs Houston NBA Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at FedExForum are listed here:

Head to Head: Grizzlies $1.12, Rockets $6.50
Line: Grizzlies -12 ($1.91), Rockets +12 ($1.91)
Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Grizzlies to win at $1.12. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Rockets to win at $6.50.

The Grizzlies are 12-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.

For the underdog Rockets (+12) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 231.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockets (+12) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 231.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.

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Grizzlies vs Rockets Best Bets

Head to Head: Houston at $6.50 with PointsBet (3.4% edge)
Line: Rockets +12 at $1.91 with PointsBet (56% probability)
Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)

Stats Insider's Grizzlies vs Rockets best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Grizzlies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rockets to win is our recommended option due to the 3.4% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Grizzlies vs Rockets NBA Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Grizzlies vs Rockets at FedExForum on Thursday has the Grizzlies winning 120-110.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

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Stats Insider has full coverage of Memphis vs Houston on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Grizzlies vs Rockets NBA Player Props

Player props are an exciting way to bet on Grizzlies vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.

Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at FedExForum.

Desmond Bane is expected to lead the way for the Grizzlies with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to have 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Rockets.

Grizzlies Projected Box Score

Desmond Bane: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
Ja Morant: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
Jaren Jackson: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
Tyus Jones: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
Luke Kennard: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

Jalen Green: 25 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Kevin Porter: 22 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST
Alperen Sengun: 15 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST
Kenyon Martin: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
Josh Christopher: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Memphis vs Houston game at FedExForum.

As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Grizzlies vs Rockets NBA 2023

The NBA game between the Grizzlies and Rockets at FedExForum is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets
Date: Thursday 23 March 2023
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: FedExForum

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

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