The Memphis Grizzlies (35-17) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (26-26) on Tuesday, February 11th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on TNT. Both the Grizzlies and Suns will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Grizzlies vs Suns

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Memphis dropped to 35-17 on the season after a 125-112 home loss to the Thunder on Saturday. The Grizzlies were +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 237 points fell short of the 245-point over/under line.

Memphis fell behind early, trailing 69-52 at halftime. After a 35-31 third quarter, they went on an 11-0 run in the 4th, cutting the score from 104-82 to 104-93, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Suns fell to 26-26 on the season after a 122-105 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. Phoenix, who were +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 227 fell short of the 234-point O/U line.

Denver took control early, leading 37-32 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead by outscoring Phoenix 26-23 in the 2nd and 35-26 in the 3rd. The Suns entered the 4th quarter down 98-81, and both teams scored 24 points in the final period.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

In their 125-112 loss to the Thunder, the Grizzlies shot 44.4% from the field, with Desmond Bane leading the way with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 19 points, while Santi Aldama contributed 18, shooting 75% from the floor.

Memphis made 12 threes, shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Bane hit 3 threes at 42.9%, and Jackson connected on 2, shooting 66.7% from deep. Ja Morant scored 9 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while GG Jackson added 8 of his 11 points in the opening period.

Suns Offense Breakdown

In their 122-105 loss to the Nuggets, the Suns shot just 38.8% from the field, though they did connect on 17 threes, despite shooting only 34% from deep. Devin Booker led the way with 24 points, adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while hitting 3 threes at a 37.5% clip.

Bol Bol contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds, scoring 8 points in the 4th quarter. Tyus Jones added 15 points and 10 assists, also making 3 threes. Booker scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Bol added 8 in the final period.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Grizzlies struggled defensively against the Thunder, allowing 125 points in the loss. Memphis gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points. Overall, the Thunder shot 42% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. The Grizzlies sent the Thunder to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. Memphis finished with 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 21 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 9 blocks.

Suns Team Defense

The Grizzlies struggled defensively in their 125-112 loss to the Thunder, allowing 34 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points. Overall, Memphis allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 42% from the field.

The Thunder hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. Memphis sent Oklahoma City to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Grizzlies gave up 21 offensive rebounds but recorded 7 steals and 9 blocks.

Grizzlies vs Suns Trends

• In their last five road games, Memphis has averaged 129 points per game while allowing 119 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
• The Grizzlies have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Grizzlies vs Suns Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Grizzlies, with a final score of 159-119, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Grizzlies at -4.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 243.5, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Suns to reach a combined total of 278 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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