The Phoenix Suns (30-34) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (40-24) on Monday, March 10th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on FDSS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Suns vs Grizzlies

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

With a 125-116 road win over the Mavericks on Sunday, the Suns improved to 30-34 for the season. Phoenix, favored by -6.5 points, covered the spread, and the combined score of 241 points went over the 229.5-point line.

A key 13-0 run helped the Suns take control, extending the score from 26-24 to 37-26. They led 97-86 going into the 4th quarter, and despite being outscored 30-28 in the final period, they held on for the win.

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

With a 107-104 win over the Pelicans on Sunday, the Grizzlies improved to 40-24 this season. Memphis was favored by 10 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 211, well below the O/U line of 239.

Memphis took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 32-15. However, the Pelicans went on a 10-0 run in the 4th, turning a 91-87 deficit into a 97-91 lead. The Grizzlies rallied to secure the win.

Suns Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Mavericks, the Suns shot 58.3% from the field, though they connected on just 10 threes at a 35.7% rate. Devin Booker led the way with 24 points, scoring 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Kevin Durant added 21 points, and Bradley Beal contributed 19, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency. Grayson Allen scored 10 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, while Nick Richards added 6 of his 14 points in the 3rd.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Pelicans, the Grizzlies shot just 41.4% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting 26.5% of their attempts. Despite the shooting woes, they connected on 13 threes, an average mark for them.

Ja Morant led the way with 32 points, including 11 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Desmond Bane added 30 points, scoring 12 in the opening period and another 11 in the 3rd.

Suns Team Defense

The Suns gave up 116 points to the Mavericks on Sunday, allowing 24 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 30 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, and 32 in the 3rd. Phoenix allowed Dallas to shoot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 17 threes at a 40% clip. The Suns sent Dallas to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. Phoenix grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, giving up 5 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Defensively, the Suns gave up 116 points to the Mavericks, who shot 48% from the field. Phoenix allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 30 or more points in the remaining three quarters.

The Mavericks hit 17 threes at a 40% clip. The Suns sent Dallas to the line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws. Phoenix grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Suns vs Grizzlies Trends

• Across their last three road contests, Phoenix has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 138 points per game.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 1-1-1 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 3-7.

Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 145-135. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Grizzlies at -4.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 243, and our model projects the Suns and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 280 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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