The Phoenix Suns (62-14) look to set a franchise record for regular-season wins when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies (54-23) Friday. Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at FedEx Forum. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Suns have won nine games in a row to tie the franchise regular-season win record with their most recent outing a 107-103 road victory over the Golden State Warriors Wednesday. They have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage throughout the postseason.
The Grizzlies trail the Suns by 8.5 games but have been equally hot. Memphis has won its last six games and 10 of its last 11 contests. The Grizzlies are coming off a nail-biting 112-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday.
Suns at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Suns -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Grizzlies +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -7.5 (-102) | Grizzlies +7.5 (-122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
Suns at Grizzlies key injuries
Suns
- F Cameron Johnson (quad) probable
- F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
- C JaVale McGee (non-COVID illness) probable
- F Dario Saric (knee) out
Grizzlies
- C Steve Adams (calf) doubtful
- F Desmond Bane (ankle) doubtful
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) doubtful
- G Tyus Jones (hand) doubtful
- G Ja Morant (knee) out
- C Killian Tillie (knee) out
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Suns at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 128, Grizzlies 119
Money line
The Grizzlies appear to be resting players with injuries for the playoffs tonight, but the Suns should have a fully healthy lineup. Phoenix has the best overall record in the NBA and the best road record in the NBA.
The outcome of this game will not affect the standings whatsoever as both teams have clinched the top two seeds in the conference. That likely means a Suns win.
However, the price doesn’t make sense unless you include it in a parlay bet, so PASS on the money line.
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Against the spread
The Suns failed to cover the spread in their win over the Warriors Wednesday but are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. They are 23-14 ATS on the road.
Memphis is 25-13 ATS at home this season. They failed the cover the spread in their win over the Spurs Wednesday but had covered in five straight prior.
The Suns beat the Grizzlies on the road 119-94 Nov. 12 and lost 114-113 at home to Memphis Dec. 27.
With most of the starting lineup out for the Grizzlies, expect the Suns to maintain control of this game.
Take the SUNS -7.5 (-102).
Over/Under
After a nine-game stretch of averaging 127.1 points per game, the Suns have scored 114 and 107 in their last two contests.
The Grizzlies have been filling the box score as well, averaging 123.1 points per game in their last 13 games.
This should be a fast-paced game with plenty of scoring.
Take OVER 229.5 (-107).
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