Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Phoenix Suns (7-4) finally get to play after three games were postponed. They hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (6-6). The tip-off is at 5:05 p.m. ET at the FedExForum. Below, we analyze the Suns-Grizzlies NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Suns at Grizzlies: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Suns -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Grizzlies +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Suns -4.5 (-115) | Grizzlies +4.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Suns at Grizzlies: Key Injuries

Suns

  • G Cameron Payne (ankle) questionable
  • F Dario Saric (health and safety protocols) out
  • C Damian Jones (health and safety protocols) out
  • F Jalen Smith (health and safety protocols) out

Grizzlies

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
  • Jontay Porter (knee) out
  • Jonas Valanciunas (health and safety protocols) out
  • Justise Winslow (hip) out

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Suns at Grizzlies: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Suns 111, Grizzlies 105

Money line (ML)

The Suns lost in embarrassing fashion in their last game to the Washington Wizards, who then had players test positive for COVID-19, leading to three postponements for the Suns as they underwent contact tracing.

Phoenix has not lost consecutive games yet this season. Memphis, though, has won four in a row. The Suns are rested and itching to play after a week off. Take the SUNS (-190).

Against the spread (ATS)

The Suns still have the second-best cover percentage in the NBA at 63.2%. They have covered the spread in every win and, when they do not cover, they lose outright. Memphis is 7-5 ATS and 3-2 ATS as underdogs. They have been playing well but with Phoenix’s time off, I expect them to come out and play even better. Take the SUNS -4.5 (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Suns still allow the sixth-fewest points in the league. Their Over percentage is only 36.4%. Memphis’ games go under in 2 of every 3. While four of the last five for Phoenix have gone Over, the layoff will slow down the pace. Take UNDER 218.5 POINTS (-110). 

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