Rockets vs Grizzlies Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

In Thursday night NBA action, the Houston Rockets will invade the FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (24-12) are five games above .500 on the road and are 6.5 games back of Oklahoma City for the top spot in the Western Conference. On Tuesday, Houston assisted on 31 of 50 made field goals and shot 52 percent overall during a 135-112 road triumph against lowly Washington.

Houston G Jalen Green led all scorers with 29 points on 10-for-22 shooting and pulled down eight boards. Alperen Sengun contributed 26 points (12-23 FG), ten rebounds, and six assists. Amen Thompson added 20 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets.

The Memphis Grizzlies have won 15 of their first 19 home games and trail Houston by a half-game for second place in the Western Conference standings. The Grizzlies (24-13) rank fourth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 114.7 points per game. On Monday, Memphis outscored Dallas by 14 points during the second half to pull away for a 119-104 home victory. 

Memphis F Jaren Jackson Jr. poured in a game-high 35 points on 13-for-23 shooting to go along with 13 rebounds and five assists. Jaylen Wells added 17 points (10-11 FT) and 11 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who converted 27 of 35 free-throw attempts. 

Memphis G Ja Morant (shoulder) did not play during Monday’s victory and his status for this game is uncertain. These are two of the top defensive teams in the league, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Grizzlies to take care of business on their home floor. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win 115-109.