Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 31, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns matchup is one of six games scheduled for Tuesday. Memphis has been great this season, being second in the Western Conference with a 22-11 record. Phoenix, meanwhile, has struggled and is 11th with a 15-16 record.

The two teams have met each other 105 times in the regular season, with the Suns holding a 62-43 lead. This will be their first meeting this season. Last season, they met three times, with the Suns taking the series 2-1.

Their most recent meeting was on Jan. 7, when Memphis won 121-115, behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 28 points, while Devin Booker led Phoenix with 24 points.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns game details and odds

The Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns game is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Footprint Center.

The matchup will be broadcast locally on Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Grizzlies (+175) vs. Suns (-210)

Spread: Grizzlies (+5.5) vs. Suns (-5.5)

Total (O/U): Grizzlies -110 (o235.5) vs. Suns -110 (u235.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns preview

The Grizzlies are having a bounceback season and seem primed for a deep playoff run. They have won seven of their past 10 games but lost their most recent game 130-106 to the OKC Thunder on Sunday.

This was expected as Memphis was without its star player, Ja Morant. In his absence, Desmond Bane led the team with 22 points, while Jackson Jr. had 13 points.

The Suns, meanwhile, started the season strong, but injuries to key players have derailed their season. They have won just three of their past 10 games and lost two straight. Phoenix played the Golden State Warriors on Saturday and lost 109-105.

Phoenix was without Devin Booker, so Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal had to do most of the heavy lifting. Durant led with 31 points, while Beal had 28. Despite the game staying close for most of the time, the Warriors came clutch with a 27-18 fourth quarter to get the win.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns betting props

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s points total is set at 24.5. With Morant out, Jackson should get more touches. Bet on the over.

Kevin Durant’s points total is set at 28.5, which is slightly over his season average of 27.7 points. He has, however, scored more than 30 points in his last two games. Bet on Durant to carry the momentum into Tuesday as well.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Suns to get a win at home. While Memphis has been the far better team, the Grizzlies are plagued with injuries. That sets up Phoenix to close out the year with a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 235.5 points.