Who: Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns
When: December 27, 2021, at 9:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns Odds
Moneyline: MEM +320 | PHX -405
Spread: MEM +8.5 (-110) | PHX -8.5 (-110)
Total: Under: 219.0 (-110) | Over: 219.0 (-110)
Odds Provided By BetMGM Sportsbook
Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
A fun Western Conference showdown is set for Monday night when the Memphis Grizzlies (20-14, 9-6 away) visit the Phoenix Suns (26-6, 15-3) home. Phoenix is currently the second seed in the West and Memphis is occupying the fourth spot.
Through 34 games, Memphis is a balanced team with a few superstars. Ja Morant is the best player on this team, but he missed too many games to qualify for the team lead in any stats. Desmond Bane leads Memphis with 16.7 points, Steven Adams is grabbing 8.9 rebounds, and Tyus Jones is dishing out 4.1 assists. Memphis will have five players missing from this game.
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After 32 games, Phoenix is led by their three-headed monster of Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and Chris Paul. Booker leads the team with 22.8 points per game on 45.3% shooting and 86.6% from the charity stripe. Chris Paul is averaging a team high 9.9 assists and Ayton is leading the way with 11.1 rebounds per game, 8.2 defensive and 2.9 offensive. Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton are both out.
Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns Betting Trends
Memphis
- Memphis is 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games.
- Memphis is 11-4 SU in their last 15 games.
- Memphis is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis’ last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix.
- Memphis is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games this season.
- Memphis is 9-4 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- Memphis is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Phoenix
- Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games.
- Phoenix is 17-3 SU in their last 20 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix’s last 8 games against Memphis.
- Phoenix is 15-1 SU in their last 16 games at home.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis.
- Phoenix is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games this season.
- Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division division.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games played in December.
Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns Pick
Last time out, Memphis visited the lowly Sacramento Kings and left with a 127-102 win. This was a tight first half, with Sacramento leading by one at half, but Memphis dominated the final 24 minutes to get the easy win. Desmond Bane led the team with 28 points and added four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. John Konchar had a big night with 11 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. The Kings shot 42.0% from the field, 34.5% from three, and made 24 of their 27 free throws.
The Suns hosted Golden State on Christmas Day and suffered a 116-107 defeat. Both teams were battling in this one and if this was a Western Conference Finals preview, fans are in for a show. Chris Paul has 21 points, eight assists, and six rebounds as he was the best player on Phoenix. Deandre Ayton added 17 points and seven rebounds. Golden State shot 49.4% from the field, 37.8% from beyond the arc, and made 18 of their 21 free throws.