The Phoenix Suns (27-30) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (37-20) on Tuesday, February 25th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on FDSS. Both the Suns and Grizzlies will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Suns vs Grizzlies

The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Suns’ season record dropped to 27-30 after a 127-109 road loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Phoenix, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, failed to cover the spread, losing by 18 points. The total score of 236 points exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 7.5 points.

After trailing 67-52 at halftime, Phoenix rallied in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Toronto 30-21. However, the Raptors responded with a 10-0 run in the 4th quarter, stretching the score from 105-94 to 115-94, and finished the game strong by outscoring the Suns 39-27 in the final period.

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Grizzlies fell to 37-20 on the season after a 129-123 road loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Memphis entered the game as +6 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push for those who bet on the spread.

Memphis trailed 33-29 after the 1st quarter and 29-27 in the 2nd. They edged Cleveland 32-31 in the 3rd but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, losing 36-35. The game’s total of 252 points went over the pre-game line of 247.5 by 4.5 points.

Suns Offense Breakdown

Devin Booker and Bradley Beal carried the Suns’ offense in their 127-109 loss to the Raptors, with Booker scoring 31 points and adding 8 assists, while Beal contributed 30 points on 80% shooting. Booker hit 3 threes at 37.5%, while the team struggled from deep, making just 7 threes at a 25% rate.

Despite their three-point struggles, the Suns shot 50.6% overall from the field. Booker had 12 points in the 3rd quarter, and Beal added 13 in the 2nd. Kevin Durant finished with 15 points, shooting 33.3% from the floor.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 22 points in their 129-123 loss to the Cavaliers, scoring 12 in the 4th quarter. Ja Morant added 21 points, 11 of which came in the final period.

Luke Kennard contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency. The Grizzlies made 15 threes as a team, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall.

Suns Team Defense

Defensively, the Suns struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 38 and 39 points, respectively, in their 127-109 loss to the Raptors. Phoenix allowed Toronto to shoot 48% from the field.

The Suns had a tough time defending the three-point line, where the Raptors hit 20 threes at a 57% clip. Phoenix also sent Toronto to the line 30 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Suns finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Defensively, the Suns struggled against the Raptors, giving up 127 points on 48% shooting. The 2nd and 4th quarters were particularly tough, with Phoenix allowing 38 and 39 points, respectively. Toronto also hit 20 threes at a 57% clip.

Phoenix sent the Raptors to the line 30 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Suns finished with 33 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Suns vs Grizzlies Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games at home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-4-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 121 points per game in these contests.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Suns have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Grizzlies to secure the win, with an expected final score of 169-126. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -8.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 245, and our model predicts the Suns and Grizzlies to score a combined 295 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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