The top two teams in the Western Conference lock horns Friday, looking to prove their worth in a marquee matchup at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. While the Suns have already clinched the best record in the NBA, the Grizzlies secured the No. 2 seed with a 112-111 victory at San Antonio last Wednesday. Both teams have played extremely well over the last few weeks, so let’s see what’s the best Suns vs Grizzlies betting pick for Friday night.
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Suns vs Grizzlies Betting Pick
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Why Bet The Suns:
✅ It’s hard to predict the outcome when a couple of red-hot teams take on each other. The Suns are riding a nine-game winning streak, while the Grizzlies have won ten of their last 11 games overall, including the previous six. Memphis cannot count on its best player, as Ja Morant (27.6 PPG; 6.7 APG) is still recovering from a knee injury, and his absence should help the Suns to come out on top. The reigning vice-champions are coming in full strength.
✅ The Suns got Chris Paul back, and his return from a finger injury is a massive boost for their offense. Since rejoining the Suns’ starting lineup, CP3 has averaged 17.0 points, 11.7 assists, and only 2.3 turnovers through three appearances. With Paul on the floor, Phoenix is outscoring its opponents by 10.5 points per 100 possessions.
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✅ During their nine-game win streak, the Suns have recorded a ridiculous offensive rating of 125.8 points per 100 possessions. Phoenix’s offense leads the NBA in field goal percentage (48.7%) and ranks fourth in assists per 100 possessions (27.3). The Suns execute their possessions very well and should have enough firepower to deal with the Grizzlies, who have yielded only 106.3 points per 100 possessions over their previous nine outings (1st in the NBA).
Phoenix Suns
The Suns opened their three-game road trip with a 107-103 victory at the Golden State Warriors last Wednesday. Devin Booker accounted for 22 points on a terrible 5-for-21 shooting from the field; Mikal Bridges had 22 points, too, but on 8-for-14 shooting, while Deandre Ayton posted a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Booker has averaged 31.8 points through Phoenix’s last nine contests, making 52.4% of his field goals and 39.3% of his 3-pointers. The Suns have gone 7-2 ATS in that span, and they’ve covered the spread in five of their previous seven showings on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies
Since Ja Morant hit the sidelines due to a knee injury, the Grizzlies have gone 6-0 straight up and 5-1 ATS. After wrapping up their four-game homestand with a 123-95 dismantling of the Golden State Warriors, the Grizzlies narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-111 as 5-point road favorites last Wednesday.
Desmond Bane has led the way for the Grizzlies in Morant’s absence, tallying 22.5 points a night. Tyus Jones, who replaced Ja in the starting lineup, accounted for 25 points and six assists in that one-point victory over the Spurs.