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The Phoenix Suns will square off against the Memphis Grizzlies in Phoenix on Sunday, January 22 at Phoenix Suns Arena. Wanting to get this series started on the right foot, both of these teams will look to take an early win in this opening game of the Conference Semifinals. The action starts at 6:00 PM MT, so don’t forget to make your picks before it’s too late!
For context about Sunday’s Conference Semifinal playoff game, how have the Suns and the Grizzlies performed against each other in the past?
Including the postseason, this year the franchises have fought against each other in three matchups and the Suns are prepping to go hard in their first clash with the Grizzlies. In their most recent meeting this past Monday, the score was 136-106 in favor of the Grizzlies. In that game, the Suns had a 48.1% field goal percentage and a 30.3% three pointer percentage, whereas the Grizzlies had a 51.58% field goal percentage and a 43.24% 3-point percentage. The former totaled 37 rebounds and 33 assists; the latter had 52 rebounds and 29 assists.
Betting Preview for the Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game on January 22 2023
Where: Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona
When: Sunday, January 22, 2023
Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
Regular Season Record: 31-14
The last time we saw them, the Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs in spite of excellent performances from JA Morant and Jonas Valanciunas. To that point, Morant, who won’t be in the next game due to COVID-19,generated 44 points (66.67 FG%), two rebounds, nine assists, and two steals while Jonas Valanciunas, who is listed as questionable for the next game, put up 15 points (54.55 FG%), 13 rebounds, and one blocks. Check out our analysis further down to learn how this performance has cast the odds for their upcoming game against Phoenix on Sunday.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Grizzlies have zero injured players ruled out.
Betting on the Phoenix Suns
Regular Season Record: 23-24
When the Current champion Phoenix Suns were defeated by defending champion the Dallas Mavericks in the latest game in this semifinal series on Wednesday, it was in spite of the solid showing from Mikal Bridges. Bridges, who will be out of the next game due to an injury, was responsible for 18 points (45.45 FG%) and two blocks, whereas Cameron Johnson, who will be out of the next game due to Covid, had 15 points (55.56 FG%, one 3-pointers), five rebounds, one assists, and one steals. Make sure you read our odds analysis for the next matchup in this best-of-seven series below and consider how the squad’s recent form could have an influence.
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Suns will play without Devin Booker (Groin), Cameron Payne (Foot), Chris Paul (Hip), and Landry Shamet (Foot). Deandre Ayton (Illness) and Josh Okogie (Nasal) are questionable.
Grizzlies vs Suns | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Memphis Grizzlies (-390) at FanDuel
The Memphis Grizzlies are awaiting a tight contest with their rivals as they both enter into the game with identical odds. Place a bet now!
Over/Under Pick: Under 230.5 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be under 230.5.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 103.8 points a game up through now in January, but the squad’s per game average when playing at home was less at 115.57. On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies have recorded 125.3 points per game over their last 10 games, though the team’s per game average when playing away has been less at 126.25.
Spread Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -8.5 Points (-114) at FanDuel
The Memphis Grizzlies will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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