Grizzlies-Suns Betting Guide

Two of the top teams in the Western Conference are set to square-up on Friday night as the Phoenix Suns play host to the Memphis Grizzlies. If you're looking to make some dough tonight, here's a few bets to watch.

The Phoenix Suns look to get themselves back on track after fumbling a double-digit lead to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. 

Still without Devin Booker, the Suns will welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to the Footprint Center on Friday night. Ja Morant and company are looking to shake some rusty form off on their own as they enter tonight having lost their previous two games. 

In a nationally televised game from ESPN, all eyes will be in Phoenix. If you're looking to make some coin in the process, we recommend some of these:

Covers.com Says Take Grizzlies With Spread

Phil Naessens: "Phoenix has some injury concerns and All-Star guard Devin Booker is set to miss his third consecutive contest with a groin injury and backup PG Cameron Payne is also out.

"The Suns do have plenty of talent. Deandre Ayton becomes the de facto leading scorer without Booker, with Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges to help pick up the slack for the sixth-best scoring team in the NBA.

"Still, losing Booker and Payne hurt Phoenix against Washinton, and will do so again against Memphis.

"Morant has to be the guy —he shot under 45% in three of his last five — and I believe he’s going off Friday. Memphis is the best rebounding team in the game with a distinct edge on both ends. Phoenix struggled against a poor Washington defense, and Memphis will give the Suns all they can handle.

"Paul laid a stinker against Washington while playing 35 minutes, and without a backup, he’ll need to play at least 35 minutes in what will be a pace-up game. That’s less than ideal, and I expect Memphis to cover the number.

"My best bet: Grizzlies -2"

MGM Highlights Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton Props to Watch

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Assists Under in 8 of his last 9 games at home (+7.05 Units / 58% ROI)

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Blocks Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.75 Units / 40% ROI)

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Steals Over in 17 of his last 29 games (+6.60 Units / 14% ROI)

-Deandre Ayton has hit the Points Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.55 Units / 45% ROI)

Action Network Likes The Under

Andrew O'Connor-Watts: "If I was forced to bet a side, it would be Memphis. I still might bet the Grizzlies, but their horrendous road record is definitely concerning against a Suns team that is 11-7 at home.

"Instead, I’ll look at the under since I think there’s more of an edge with Booker out and a potentially rusty Bane possibly making his season debut.

"The past two meetings between the Suns and Grizzlies have gone over, but both teams were at full strength.

"Without Booker, the Suns struggle to create offense. According to Statmuse, the Suns have the second-best Offensive Rating since the 2021-2022 season (115.6). However, when Booker sits, that Offensive Rating plummets to 111.5, which would be the 23rd-best in that time frame.

"I’ll take the under down to 224."

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