The Memphis Grizzlies (35-17) visit the Phoenix Suns (26-26) Tuesday. Tip from Footprint Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
Memphis snapped a 4-game winning streak with a 125-112 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home underdog with the Under (244) cashing. G Desmond Bane scored a team-high 20 points. The Grizzlies trailed by as many as 28 (in the third quarter) and 3 Thunder players finished with 25 points or more.
Phoenix has dropped 4 of its last 5 games, recently falling 122-105 as a 6.5-point home underdog to the Denver Nuggets Saturday — the Under (233) hit. G Devin Booker scored a team-high 24 points while the Suns were without F Kevin Durant (ankle) and G Bradley Beal (toe). C Bol Bol added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Grizzlies at Suns odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Suns +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -3.5 (-115) | Suns +3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 245.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Grizzlies at Suns key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Marvin Bagley III (ankle) out
Suns
- G Grayson Allen (knee) probable
- G Bradley Beal (toe) out
- F Cody Martin (hernia) out
- G Vasilije Micic (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 129, Suns 122
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Grizzlies (-175) and better value on their spread.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-115).
Memphis has won 10 of its last 12 games straight up (SU) and is 8-4 ATS in that span. It has covered in 3 of its last 4 games including back-to-back while playing as a favorite and each of its last 2 on the road.
Phoenix is 4-6 ATS over its last 10 games, including 1-4 ATS over its last 5. The Suns are dealing with numerous injuries, although Durant is expected to return Tuesday. They have scored 109 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3 and have failed to cover in each of their last 2 games while playing as underdogs.
Over/Under
BET OVER 245.5 (-115).
This line opened at 238.5 and has climbed overnight into Tuesday afternoon.
Phoenix has hit the Over in 6 of its last 7 games. The Suns have scored 119 or more points in 3 of their last 6 and at least 113 in 5 of their last 9. They have allowed at least 121 in its last 5 games.
Memphis has scored 120 or more points in 4 of its last 5 games and 7 of its last 9. The Grizz have allowed at least 119 in 6 of its last 9.
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