Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview & Prediction – 1/7/2026

The Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies will meet in a Western Conference contest in the NBA on Wednesday night. Phoenix enters as a modest favorite against a Grizzlies team on the second night of a back-to-back. Memphis just eked out a comeback win over San Antonio on Tuesday despite missing some key players. Can they get a second win in as many nights? Continue reading to get my Suns vs Grizzlies prediction in the NBA.

Our Suns vs Grizzlies Pick

Game Snapshot

• Matchup: Phoenix Suns @ Memphis Grizzlies
• Date & Time: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
• Broadcast: NBA League Pass

Key Storylines

• Phoenix holds a better record than Memphis this season and has a rest advantage going into this game as well. The Suns have a losing record on the road for the season, but they can get back to the .500 mark with a victory in Memphis here.
• Memphis is playing on back‑to‑back nights after a victory over San Antonio on Tuesday, potentially impacting their energy levels in this game. Memphis has key contributors listed as out or day‑to‑day, including Ja Morant (calf), Cedric Coward (ankle), and Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe), which could limit their offensive firepower. Memphis’ big man Zach Edey remains sidelined with a long‑term ankle issue, removing an interior presence that could have balanced the matchup.
• Phoenix has Jamaree Bouyea (concussion) and Jalen Green (hamstring) unavailable for this game. Green is an especially big loss for the Suns, as he was brought in to be an offensive replacement when Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal departed in the offseason. Devin Booker has put up huge offensive numbers with Green out, but Booker could use some help at some point this season for the Suns to reach their full potential.

Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends

• The Grizzlies defeated the Suns by one point in their first meeting of the season.
• The Suns are an NBA-best 25-11 against the spread this season.
• Memphis is 16-20 against the spread going into Wednesday night.
• The under is 22-14 in games involving the Grizzlies this season.
• Phoenix has stayed under the total in 20 of their 36 games this year.

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Final Thoughts

Jay Sanin

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