After losing Friday in Denver, the young Houston Rockets return home for one game on Sunday night versus Memphis. If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you need to make the best bets at Tipico Sportsbook.
The Rockets-Grizzlies game tips at 6 p.m. CST and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass
The rebuilding Rockets are hoping to snap a 12-game losing streak, but the NBA schedule isn’t doing them any favors with a visit from Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. Led by an All-Star and emerging MVP candidate in Morant, Memphis (44-21) enters with 12 wins in its last 16 games and is currently at No. 3 in the Western Conference. The Rockets (15-48), on the other hand, are new owners of the NBA’s worst record.
Then again, in Houston’s last outing at Toyota Center, the young Rockets nearly took down Utah — the West’s No. 4 team — in an overtime thriller. Jalen Green, Christian Wood, and the rest of the Rockets are undoubtedly hoping to recapture that form in front of their home fans.
For Green, a promising rookie selected at No. 2 overall in the 2021 NBA draft, it’s an opportunity to test his growth versus Morant — who he clearly looks up to on a professional and personal level.
Christian Wood: “Jalen’s being more assertive with the ball. He’s asking for it lately now. He’s trying to demand it, trying to drive to the lane, trying to find guys. Tonight he had 7 assists because the defense was just so worried about him and his first step…" pic.twitter.com/Ew5F1HMDWe
— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) March 5, 2022