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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns will once again duke it out on Monday, January 16 at FedExForum in Memphis. Who will come out on top in this preseason showdown? Tune in at 5:00 PM CT to find out and place your bets now!
For context related to Monday’s event, how have the Grizzlies and the Suns performed versus each other in the past?
This year the teams have competed against each other in two matchups and the Grizzlies lost to the Suns. In their most recent meeting this past Tuesday, the score was 108-125 in favor of the Suns. The Grizzlies had a 45.9% field goal percentage and a 26.67% three pointer percentage, whereas the Suns had a 46.43% field goal percentage and a 54.84% 3-point percentage. The former totaled 40 rebounds and 18 assists; the latter had 47 rebounds and 26 assists.
Betting Preview for the Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game on January 16 2023
Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
When: Monday, January 16, 2023
Betting on the Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are coming off a game where they were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks in the face of Mikal Bridges’ performance. Bridges, who is questionable for the next game due to an injury, was responsible foroff the bench 18 points (45.45 FG%), seven rebounds, and two blocks, whereas Cameron Johnson, who is out with an injury and listed as questionable for the next game, had 15 points (55.56 FG%), one assists, and one steals. Keep reading further to find our analysis below.
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Suns will play without Devin Booker (Groin), Cameron Johnson (Knee), Cameron Payne (Foot), and Chris Paul (Hip).
Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
Regular Season Record: 29-13
When the Current champion Memphis Grizzlies outplayed reigning champion the San Antonio Spurs in the latest game in this Conference Final series on Wednesday, it was due to the solid efforts of JA Morant and Jonas Valanciunas. Morant, who is out with an injury and listed as questionable for the next game, yielded 44 points (66.67 FG%), two rebounds, and one blocks, whereas Jonas Valanciunas, who is listed as questionable for the next game, had 15 points (54.55 FG%) and one steals. Be sure to review our odds assessment for the next matchup in this best-of-seven series below and think about how the squad’s recent performance could have an influence.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Grizzlies will play without Danny Green (Knee). Dillon Brooks (Ankle) and John Konchar (Illness) are questionable.
Suns vs Grizzlies | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Memphis Grizzlies (-460) at FanDuel
The Memphis Grizzlies are expecting a tight showdown with their opponents as they both enter into the match with identical chances. The team has a winning percentage of 64.29% for last month (a record of nine wins and five losses) while the Phoenix Suns have gotten 14.29% for this month (a record of one win and six losses).
Over/Under Pick: Over 225.5 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is believed that the total score for the game will be over 225.5.
Spread Pick: Phoenix Suns +10 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Phoenix Suns will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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