The Memphis Grizzlies (29-13) and the Phoenix Suns (21-23) battle against each other on MLK Day. This will be the third and final regular season matchup, with the season series tied 1-1. Memphis has gone 21-19-2 against the spread thus far, while Phoenix is 22-22 against the spread. Chris Paul (hip) and Devin Booker (groin) are out for Phoenix, while Ja Morant (left hip soreness) is questionable for Memphis.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Grizzlies as a 10.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Grizzlies odds, while the over/under for total points is set at 229. Before making any Grizzlies vs. Suns picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Suns vs. Grizzlies and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Grizzlies vs. Suns:
- Suns vs. Grizzlies spread: Memphis -10.5
- Suns vs. Grizzlies over/under: 229 points
- Suns vs. Grizzlies money line: Memphis -550, Phoenix +400
- MEM: The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win
- PHO: The Over is 4-1 in the Suns' last five Monday games
- Suns vs. Grizzlies picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Grizzlies can cover
Guard Desmond Bane is a burly marksman on the perimeter who has excellent range and touch on his jumpers, shooting 41.7% from downtown on 7.6 attempts per game. The TCU product averages 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, and he's made at least three 3-pointers in four straight games. On Jan. 14, Bane logged 25 points and eight boards.
Brandon Clarke provides Memphis with an athletic and energetic forward off the bench. Clarke has a high motor and is a strong finisher around the rim as the Gonzaga product has good leaping ability for alley-oops. Clarke puts up 10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and shoots 65% from the field. He finished with 11 points and three steals in his last game.
Why the Suns can cover
Forward Mikal Bridges is an elite defender who has a combination of length and excellent footwork. Bridges has a smooth jumper and excels as a slasher. The Villanova product is averaging 15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He's finished with at least 24 points in two of his last three games. On Friday, Bridges logged 24 points, six assists and three steals.
Center Deandre Ayton has been a mobile presence in the frontcourt. Ayton can score from the post and the mid-range with ease. The Arizona product piles up boards, leading the team in rebounds (9.9) with 17.3 points per game. The 24-year-old has recorded 21 double-doubles this season. On Jan. 6, he tallied 23 points and 14 rebounds against the Heat.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Suns picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 225 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Suns vs. Grizzlies? And which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
