The Houston Rockets (24-12) are just 1.5-point underdogs as they try to extend a four-game road win streak when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at FedExForum. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and FDSSE.

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: SCHN and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Venue: FedExForum

Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo.

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Grizzlies 116 – Rockets 113

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Spread & Total Prediction for Grizzlies vs. Rockets

• Pick ATS: Grizzlies (- 1.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Grizzlies (-3.4)
• Pick OU:

  Under (233.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 228.8

• The Grizzlies sport a 24-13-0 ATS record this season as opposed to the 21-15-0 mark from the Rockets.
• When the spread is set as 1.5 or more this season, Memphis (17-8) covers a higher percentage of those games when it is the favorite (68%) than Houston (5-4) does as the underdog (55.6%).
• Houston and its opponents have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time this season (18 out of 36). That’s less often than Memphis and its opponents have (23 out of 37).
• The Grizzlies have a .760 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (19-6) this season, higher than the .400 winning percentage for the Rockets as a moneyline underdog (4-6).

Put your picks to the test and bet on the Grizzlies with BetMGM Sportsbook.

Grizzlies Performance Insights

• The Grizzlies are surrendering 114.7 points per game this year (21st-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really shined offensively, averaging 123.1 points per game (best).
• Memphis is allowing 43.5 boards per game this year (10th-ranked in NBA), but it has thrived by averaging 48.7 rebounds per contest (second-best).
• The Grizzlies have been piling up assists in 2024-25, ranking second-best in the NBA with 30.3 assists per game.
• Although Memphis is averaging 16.5 turnovers per game (second-worst in NBA), it ranks fifth-best in the league by forcing 15.8 turnovers per contest.
• With 14.1 threes per game, the Grizzlies are ninth in the NBA. They sport a 36.9% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 11th in the league.

Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Rockets Performance Insights

• The Rockets are 13th in the league in points scored (112.9 per game) and third-best in points allowed (106.8).
• Houston is the best team in the NBA in rebounds per game (48.9) and is ranked ninth in rebounds allowed (43.4).
• The Rockets are second-worst in the league in assists (22.0 per game) in 2024-25.
• Houston commits 12.6 turnovers per game and force 14.3 per game, ranking sixth and 11th, respectively, in the NBA.
• The Rockets are the fifth-worst squad in the league in 3-pointers made (11.9 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (32.8%).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.