Grizzlies vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Houston Rockets on Friday in the second game of the NBA regular season for both teams. Memphis is 1-0 after defeating the Utah Jazz 126-124 on Wednesday night in the opening game of the season. Memphis shot 47.3% overall and 37.8% from 3-point territory. Memphis committed only 13 turnovers while forcing Utah to commit to 17. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

After one game of the regular season, the leading scorer for Memphis is Santi Aldana with 27 points, while Desmond Bane has scored 24 and Ja Morant has scored 22. The leader in assists is Morant with 10 and four players on opening night each had five rebounds for the Grizzlies. Rookie center Zach Edey scored just five points with five rebounds in only 15 minutes of action.

The Houston Rockets look to bounce back from a disappointing opening night loss with a victory at home on Friday when hosting Memphis. Houston is 0-1 after losing to the Charlotte Hornets 110-105 on Wednesday night. Houston shot only 36.9% overall and 30.2% from three-point territory. The Rockets committed only eight turnovers but were outrebounded by Charlotte 56-43.

After one game of the regular season, the leading scorer for Houston is Jalen Green with 28 points, while Alperen Sengun is second with 25 points and Sengun is the leading rebounder with 18. Fred VanVleet is third in scoring with 14 points and the leader in assists with six. Houston had three players score in double figures but a lack of rebounding hurt on opening night.

Memphis will pick up a victory on the road on Friday when visiting Houston but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in 11 of Memphis’ last 16 and eight of Houston's last 10. On opening night for Memphis, a combined 250 points were scored which easily finished over the closing line of 229.5. Houston cashed UNDER in its opening game but the Rockets shot very poorly and expect Friday's game to be much more fast-paced. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win but our best play is OVER 117-107.