The Phoenix Suns (1-7) and the Memphis Grizzlies (5-2) battle at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns are 2-point underdogs and will try to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 209 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 4, 2018.,
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Grizzlies (8.5-point underdogs) covered in a 110-100 win over the Utah Jazz. The Suns fell to the Toronto Raptors, 107-98, but did cover as 9.5-point underdogs. The Memphis game finished 8.5 points over the projected point total of 201.5, while the Phoenix game finished 21.5 points under the projected point total of 226.5.,
Memphis dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.254) and a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 11.7). For those same stats, Utah had marks of 0.182 and 13.7, respectively. Phoenix, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (above their season average of 19.2). Deandre Ayton played well for Phoenix, recording 17 points and 18 rebounds. Marc Gasol, meanwhile played a key role for Memphis with 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.,
In their first matchup this season, Gasol led the Grizzlies to a 117-96 win. He put up 19 points and eight rebounds. The two teams combined for 213 points, which was over the projected point total of 207, and Memphis covered as an 8-point favorite. The Grizzlies’ 11.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Suns, who had a rate of 18.0.,
Vegas tends to set the total high when the Grizzlies are playing, as 57.1 percent of their contests have gone under the O/U total. Memphis comes into the game with records of 5-2 straight up (SU) and 5-2 against the spread (ATS).,
It’s tough to find a trend for Suns games in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Further, Phoenix owns records of 1-7 SU and 3-5 ATS.,
It will be a showdown of opposite paces as the up-tempo Suns will look to push the more grind-it-out Grizzlies. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Suns rank eighth in possessions per game while the Grizzlies are 30th. ,
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Memphis ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (42.2) while Phoenix ranks 20th (48.0).,
- The Grizzlies average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. The Suns rank 29th in steals allowed per game (8.9).,
- Memphis ranks 15th in fast-break points per game (13.0) while Phoenix ranks 27th in fast-break points allowed per game (15.3).,
- Phoenix ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Memphis ranks 25th (26.4).,
- The Grizzlies rank 11th in points off turnovers per game (17.3) while the Suns rank 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.0).,
- The Grizzlies rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (5.1) while the Suns rank 25th (5.9).,
- Phoenix ranks 15th in rebounds per game (43.9) while Memphis ranks last (40.4).,
- Phoenix is 8-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Memphis is 16-13.,
- When reaching 100 points, the Suns are 17-39 and the Grizzlies are 21-23.
