Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns 12/27/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 12/27/2021 at 10:16 AM ET

The Memphis Grizzlies play the second half of a back-to-back on Monday when visiting the Phoenix Suns after playing on the road Sunday versus the Sacramento Kings. Memphis is 19-14 and first in the Southwest vacation with a 3 ½-game lead over the Dallas Mavericks. However, Memphis has lost three straight with its most recent setback 113-104 at the hands of the Golden State Warriors.

Ja Morant is the leading scorer and leader in assists for Memphis with averages of 23.6 points and 6.8 assists per game, while Steven Adams is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.9 rebounds per game. Memphis has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 110.5 points per game while shooting 45.0%.

Phoenix looks to bounce back from a loss when hosting Memphis on Monday. The Suns are 26-6 and first in the Pacific Division with a half-game lead over the Golden State Warriors. Phoenix was defeated by Golden State 116-107 on Saturday. The leading scorer for Phoenix with Chris Paul with 21 points. The Suns were outrebounded by Golden State 42-37 and turned the ball over 13 times.

Devin Booker is the leading scorer for Phoenix with an average of 23.2 points per game, while Deandre Ayton is the second leading scorer and leader in rebounding with averages of 17.0 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. Chris Paul is the leader in assists with an average of 9.9 per game. Phoenix has eight players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 111.8 points per game while shooting 47.7%.

Phoenix was defeated by Golden State on Saturday but will bounce back with a victory at home against Memphis on Monday. The Suns have covered the number in four of the last six. Phoenix has eight players that average double-figures in scoring, which makes it hard for opponents to focus on any one player. The Suns had won six consecutive games before losing to Golden State on Saturday. Memphis has lost each of his last three and has failed to cover the number in four of the last six versus an opponent from the Western Conference. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win and cover ATS 116-107.

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