Betting Preview: Rockets vs. Grizzlies – Can Houston Complete the Sweep?
The Houston Rockets roll into Memphis on Thursday with a shot at doing something they haven’t done in 15 seasons—sweep the regular-season series against the Grizzlies. Houston has already won the first three matchups, including a 20-point blowout on opening night, but the last two have been tight, four-point or fewer games.
Both teams are red-hot, each winning seven of their last nine, but the Rockets’ surge extends further, with 10 wins in their last 12 dating back to Jan. 5. Houston sits second in the West, 1.5 games ahead of Memphis, and enters this matchup on a four-game heater.
📊 Recent Form & Betting Angles:
Houston’s Momentum 🚀:
The Rockets are coming off two gritty wins—a 114-112 victory over Boston, fueled by Dillon Brooks’ 10 three-pointers, and a 100-96 win in Atlanta, where they built a 16-point fourth-quarter lead before barely holding on.
Memphis Meltdown 🏀💀:
The Grizzlies had their six-game win streak snapped HARD by the Knicks, losing 143-106 in their worst loss of the season. 26 turnovers led to 36 points for New York, while Memphis gave up 17 offensive boards that turned into 28 second-chance points. Ugly.
Home Cooking? 🏠🔥:
The Grizzlies are 19-5 at home this season and just finished sweeping a four-game homestand. Their last home loss? A 119-115 defeat to these same Rockets on Jan. 9.
🎯 Key Players to Watch & Player Props:
Jalen Green (HOU) – Scoring Machine: Averaging 21.3 PPG, he’s been on fire in 2025, scoring 25+ points in 10 of Houston’s last 14 games. He’s also played 150 straight games, proving his durability.
🎯 Betting Look: Consider Bane Over Points/Rebounds Assists as a bounce-back play.
💰 Betting Trends to Consider: ✅ Houston is 3-0 ATS vs. Memphis this season
✅ Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 overall
✅ Memphis is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 home games
📝 Best Bets:
✔ Jalen Green Over Points
✔ Houston Team Total Over 115.5 Points
Houston has owned this series and Memphis is coming off a brutal loss, but the Grizzlies’ home record makes this a tricky spot. Can the Rockets finally close out the sweep, or will Memphis protect their home court?
