Grizzlies vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies will face the favoured Phoenix Suns in NBA action at FedExForum on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.

With the likes of Jaren Jackson, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells, the Grizzlies are aiming to beat a Suns side that includes Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Grizzlies vs Suns game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Memphis vs Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 70% chance of winning against the Grizzlies at FedExForum.

Grizzlies vs Suns: Odds

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

• Head to Head: Grizzlies $2.90, Suns $1.43
• Line: Grizzlies +5.5 ($1.91), Suns -5.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 231 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

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

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Grizzlies at $2.90 and the Suns at $1.43.

The Grizzlies are 5.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Suns (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 231 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Suns (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 231-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Grizzlies vs Suns: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Phoenix at $1.43 with Bet365
• Line: Suns -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 231 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Grizzlies vs Suns betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.

Grizzlies vs Suns: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Grizzlies vs Suns at FedExForum on Thursday is the Suns winning 118-112.

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

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Memphis vs Phoenix game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Grizzlies vs Suns prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Memphis vs Phoenix match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Grizzlies vs Suns: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Grizzlies and Suns at FedExForum is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns
• Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
• Time: 12:00pm AEDT
• Venue: FedExForum

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

Conclusion

Our Memphis vs Phoenix predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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