Toyota Center will witness an exciting NBA clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The Memphis Grizzlies won their first game of the season, that being against the Utah Jazz before this. On the flip side, the Houston Rockets were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets in their season-opener, and will try to reverse this here. The best NBA betting picks favor the Houston Rockets to win in this matchup.
The previewing information
Date: October 25, Friday | Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Toyota Center, Houston
TV: SCHN/FDSSE
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Houston Rockets Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Grizzlies (+115) vs Rockets (-135)
Spread: Grizzlies +2 (-110) vs Rockets -2 (-110)
Total (O/U): Grizzlies (o221.5) vs Rockets (u221.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting

Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies took on the Utah Jazz in their opening game of the season and won with a close score of 126-124. Against the Jazz, Memphis’ offense was led by Santi Aldama put up a total of 27 points, along with five boards and a pair of helpers. Ja Morant also contributed to the total with 22 points, with five boards, and ten assists, the highest in the team. Desmond Bane added another 24 points to the team, with four boards and four assists each.
Players to watch:
Santi Aldama: 27.0 PPG 5.0 RPG 2.0 APG 0.0 SPG
Desmond Bane: 24.0 PPG 4.0 RPG 4.0 APG 1.0 SPG
Ja Morant: 22.0 PPG 5.0 RPG 10.0 APG 1.0 SPG
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets were paired with the Charlotte Hornets and lost the game with a final score of 110-105. In the game against Charlotte, Houston’s offense was led by Jalen Green who put 28 points on the scoreboard with a pair of rebounds. Alperen Sengun also impressed with 25 points in total, with 18 boards, the highest for Houston in this game. Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson contributed 14 points and 13 points respectively.
Players to watch:
Jalen Green: 28.0 PPG 2.0 RPG 0.0 APG 0.0 SPG
Alperen Sengun: 25.0 PPG 18.0 RPG 5.0 APG 4.0 SPG
Fred VanVleet: 14.0 PPG 4.0 RPG 6.0 APG 2.0 SPG

Memphis Grizzlies Vs Houston Rockets Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies
Luke Kennard SG Out – Foot
Jaren Jackson C Out – Hamstring
Vince Williams SG Out – Leg
GG Jackson PF Out – Foot
Houston Rockets
Dillon Brooks SG Day-to-day – Knee
Cam Whitmore SF Day-to-day – Knee
Steven Adams C Out – Knee
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Houston Rockets Summary and Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies seem quite confident after winning their first game of the season, and will try to repeat their success here. Houston may have been unsuccessful last time out, but are predicted to do better in this clash. Take the Houston Rockets to win, 114-108.
Moneyline: Rockets (-135)
Spread: Under 2
Total: Under 221.5
Predicted Score: 114-108, Rockets win.

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