Two Western Conference rivals meet on Tuesday, February 11th at 10 pm ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Both clubs have a one-game losing streak going into this match.
Although Memphis is in second place in the conference, with nine more wins than Phoenix, they are only two-point favorites, which means that it’s expected to be a close and exciting game.
Grizzlies vs Suns Game Analysis
On the road, Memphis has a good ATS record (17-7-1), while Phoenix at home has only covered (8-17-1) at home.
However, the Grizzlies’ top two players are not producing as well as the Suns’ top players.
Grizzlies’ top players:
- Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 23.3 points, 6 boards and 2.2 assists,
- Ja Morant averages 20.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists.
Suns’ top players:
- Kevin Durant averages 26.9 points, 6.1 boards and 4.2 assists,
- Devin Booker averages 26.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists.
Memphis Grizzlies Recent Scores
The Grizzlies were riding a four-game winning streak before getting stumped by the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-112 at home. In their last 10 games, they have 8 wins, getting pounced by the Knicks 143-106, who have a similar record (34 wins) in the Eastern Conference.
The Grizzlies are able to easily beat the lower teams but struggle against top-seeded clubs.
Phoenix Suns Recent Scores
Kevin Durant has missed three games, which could explain the Suns’ recent slide. They’ve lost four of their last five games, with their only win being an overtime victory over the lowly Utah Jazz.
They’ve won five of their last ten games, which follows suit with their 26-26 seasonal record. They are 2-11 when Durant is not in the lineup, and 24-15 when he plays. They also have a 16-10 home record, which bodes well for the game against Memphis.
Grizzlies vs Suns History
The last time these two teams met on New Year’s Eve, the Grizzlies won 117-112. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane combined for 69 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Before that, it was January 7, 2024, when Memphis won 121-115. Prior to that, the Suns won three in a row with a total of 62 wins over the Grizzlies. Memphis has 44 total wins over Phoenix.
However, the trend is that the Grizzlies are currently the better team and have the upper hand going into this game. They’re playing their best games while the Suns are mired in a rut.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Score Prediction
Durant is expected to play against Memphis, which is why there’s only a 2-point spread. But it will be difficult to beat the Grizzlies who have won each of their last eight games as favorites. They lead the league with 123.5 points per game and are fifth in field goal percentage (48.6).
As long as they stay healthy, expect the Grizzlies to win, beat the spread, and continue to play some of the best basketball for the remainder of the season. Keep checking our website PayPerHead to stay ahead of the main NBA games.
