Through 3 Quarters

Only one more quarter stands between the Memphis Grizzlies and the victory they were favored to collect going into this night. They have emerged as the frontrunner and are ahead of the Houston Rockets 86-77.

Small forward Desmond Bane (19 points) and small forward Dillon Brooks (17 points) have been the top scorers for Memphis. Desmond Bane does need to be careful, however, as he is in foul trouble with four. Dillon Brooks has also picked up four fouls.

Houston has enjoyed the tag-team combination of power forward Christian Wood and point guard Armoni Brooks. The former has 15 points in addition to six boards, while the latter has 11 points and six assists along with five rebounds. A double-double would be Wood's third in a row.

The Rockets have been used to carrying a lead into the fourth quarter lately, so we'll see how they respond to the deficit.

Who's Playing

Houston @ Memphis

Current Records: Houston 8-17; Memphis 15-11

What to Know

The Houston Rockets have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Memphis Grizzlies and are hoping to record their first win since February 4th. Houston might have tired legs after a game yesterday as they head on the road against Memphis at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 11 at FedExForum. The Grizzlies should still be feeling good after a victory, while Houston will be looking to get back in the win column.

Houston came up short against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, falling 123-114. Houston's loss came about despite a quality game from small forward Garrison Mathews, who shot 6-for-11 from beyond the arc and finished with 23 points.

Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the matchup between Memphis and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday was still a pretty decisive one as Memphis wrapped it up with a 108-95 win at home. Power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (25 points) and small forward Desmond Bane (23 points) were the top scorers for Memphis.

Houston is expected to lose this next one by 8. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Houston is now 8-17 while Memphis sits at 15-11. The Grizzlies are 7-7 after wins this season, and the Rockets are 2-14 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
  • TV: ATTSN Southwest
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $11.80

Odds

The Grizzlies are a big 8-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Houston have won 12 out of their last 23 games against Memphis.

  • Nov 15, 2021 - Memphis 136 vs. Houston 102
  • Mar 29, 2021 - Memphis 120 vs. Houston 110
  • Feb 28, 2021 - Memphis 133 vs. Houston 84
  • Feb 04, 2021 - Houston 115 vs. Memphis 103
  • Feb 26, 2020 - Houston 140 vs. Memphis 112
  • Jan 14, 2020 - Memphis 121 vs. Houston 110
  • Nov 04, 2019 - Houston 107 vs. Memphis 100
  • Mar 20, 2019 - Memphis 126 vs. Houston 125
  • Jan 14, 2019 - Houston 112 vs. Memphis 94
  • Dec 31, 2018 - Houston 113 vs. Memphis 101
  • Dec 15, 2018 - Houston 105 vs. Memphis 97
  • Nov 18, 2017 - Houston 105 vs. Memphis 83
  • Nov 11, 2017 - Houston 111 vs. Memphis 96
  • Oct 28, 2017 - Memphis 103 vs. Houston 89
  • Oct 23, 2017 - Memphis 98 vs. Houston 90
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Houston 123 vs. Memphis 108
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Houston 119 vs. Memphis 95
  • Jan 13, 2017 - Memphis 110 vs. Houston 105
  • Dec 23, 2016 - Memphis 115 vs. Houston 109
  • Mar 14, 2016 - Houston 130 vs. Memphis 81
  • Jan 12, 2016 - Houston 107 vs. Memphis 91
  • Nov 25, 2015 - Memphis 102 vs. Houston 93
  • Nov 20, 2015 - Memphis 96 vs. Houston 84