The Memphis Grizzlies will play the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup on Monday. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Suns prediction and pick.
The Grizzlies and Suns will play on Monday as two of the lesser impacted teams by the current surge in players being added to the NBA's health and safety protocols. Memphis will be on a back-to-back in this one after blowing out the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Their road trip continues with a tough matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns. The Suns lost to the Warriors on Christmas Day, but still sit as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 26-6 record. The Grizzlies sit as the No. 4 seed in the West at 20-14 and enter this one as substantial underdogs in Phoenix.
Here is how FanDuel has set the Grizzlies-Suns odds for this Monday NBA matchup.
NBA Odds: Grizzlies-Suns Odds
Memphis Grizzlies +8 (-110)
Phoenix Suns -8 (-110)
Over 211.5 (-110)
Under 211.5 (-110)
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Why The Grizzlies Could Cover The Spread
Memphis got back into the win column on Sunday after losing their previous three. Desmond Bane continued his strong play with 28 points, helping lead the Grizzlies to the win. Ja Morant had 18 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 to go with six rebounds and two blocks. Memphis is now 6-4 in their last ten games and 16-9 vs. the Western Conference this season. This will be a tough test however on the road vs. a better Suns team who also will have a rest advantage after being off on Sunday.
Memphis vs. the spread
The Grizzlies are 5-5 vs. the spread in their last ten games and 10-5 against it on the road this season. Before picking up the win and cover on Sunday vs. the Kings, Memphis had lost and not covered in their last three games.
Why The Suns Could Cover The Spread
The Suns suffered a tough loss to the Warriors on Christmas Day, but they should be in a good spot to bounce back here as the better team with the rest edge. The Suns currently have two players in health and safety protocols. Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton are out in addition to Frank Kaminsky and Abdel Nader who are out with injuries. The Suns are 7-3 in their last ten games and 17-6 vs. West opponents so far this season. Phoenix is 15-3 at home this season.
Phoenix vs. the spread
The Suns are 9-9 at home vs. the spread, and they have been favored in all 18 of those games so far this season. Monday will mark the 19th straight game Phoenix has been favored at home this season. Overall, the Suns are 15-13 vs. the spread as favorites this season. Phoenix is 5-5 in their last 10 games against the spread. The Suns have not covered in their last two games, but had covered in five of their last six before that.
Final Grizzlies-Suns Prediction and Pick
The Grizzles won soundly on Sunday, but they still played a lot of regulars around 30 minutes. This is a tough spot on the road back-to-back, and Memphis had struggled before the win over a shorthanded Sacramento team. Take the Suns to bounce back from their Christmas Day loss with a win and a cover over the Grizzlies on Monday night.
Final Grizzlies-Suns Prediction & Pick: Suns -8 (-110)
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