The Phoenix Suns (7-3) kick off a three-game road trip when they face the Memphis Grizzlies (6-5) Friday. Tip-off from FedExForum is at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Suns are riding a six-game win streak and are coming off a 119-109 vicotry over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday. C Frank Kaminsky, getting significant playing while C Deandre Ayton has been hurt, scored a career-high 31 points in the win.
The Grizzlies are wrapping up a three-game homestand. They split the first two games, most recently a 118-108 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday. G Ja Morant is averaging 26.5 points per game this season and F Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.0 points per game.
Suns at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Suns +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Grizzlies -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-112) | Grizzlies -1.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Suns at Grizzlies key injuries
Suns
- C Deandre Ayton (leg) doubtful
- G Landry Shamet (foot) questionable
Grizzlies
- F Dillon Brooks (hand) out
- C Steven Adams (ankle) questionable
Suns at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 116, Grizzlies 113
Money line
The Suns are rolling with a six-game win streak and are 2-1 on the road this season. The Grizzlies have not won or lost more than two games in a row this season.
While the Suns likely will be without Ayton, they have been getting big production from Kaminsky in his place, while the Grizzlies have a hard time replacing Brooks’ 20 points a game.
I lean SUNS (+100).
Against the spread
The Grizzlies are 7-4 ATS this season, and 4-2 ATS at home. Memphis is 3-1 ATS as a favorite.
The visiting Suns are 6-4 ATS and 2-1 ATS on the road.
Phoenix has covered the spread in its last five games. This is only the third game this season where the Suns are not favored.
I’m riding them until they slow down. Take the SUNS +1.5 (-112).
Over/Under
Both teams have played more to the Under than the Over to start the year, but three of the Suns’ last four games went Over the projected total. Four of the last five games for the Grizzlies stayed Under the projected total.
Their last two matchups from last season had totals of 221 and 225 points.
The Suns are averaging 116.8 points in their last five games. As I expect Memphis to keep it close, take OVER 221.5 (-108).
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