How to Bet: Suns Visit Grizzlies

The Phoenix Suns arrive on the second game of their road trip shorthanded against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team will be without the talents of Devin Booker, Cam Payne and Landry Shamet. Cam Johnson is still working his way back, too.

The two teams met recently in a 125-100 victory for Memphis last Friday, although both lost their respective matchups on Christmas Day.

The Grizzlies, still fairly healthy, are obvious favorites on the moneyline tonight. But if you're looking for more action, we suggest the following:

MGM Highlights Ayton/Bridges Trends

-Deandre Ayton has hit the Points Over in 8 of his last 9 away games (+6.80 Units / 66% ROI)

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Blocks Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.30 Units / 32% ROI)

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Made 3 Point Shots Over in 16 of his last 30 games (+6.20 Units / 19% ROI)

Action Network Says Take Memphis With Spread

Jacob McKenna: "Only one of these teams is going to be able to avenge their Christmas Day loss, and I am much more confident that Memphis will be the team to do so.

"We saw the Suns and Grizzlies face each other just a few days ago on December 23rd. That game had a lot of similarities in regard to the Suns’ injuries, as Booker, Johnson and Payne were all sidelined in what turned out to be a 125-100 victory for Memphis.

"Landry Shamet has been the guy to step up on the perimeter in the absence of those guys, but he will miss this game as well after suffering an Achilles’ injury against Denver. That only makes the Suns’ offensive outlook even more bleak in this matchup, and I think a fully healthy Grizzlies squad that has played much better basketball is more than capable of taking advantage of those injuries for the second time in less than a week.

"I like Memphis to cover the spread in this spot, and I would play it to 8."

WagerTalk Belives in Grizzlies to Cover Team Total

Andy Lang: "The Memphis Grizzlies are 8 point home favorites with a total of 225.5. This is a showdown between two teams who could end going head-to-head in the Western Conference Finals.

"However the Suns are currently missing some key personnel in Devin Booker, Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet. Memphis ran Phoenix over 125-100 only four of five days ago. On top of that, the Grizz will get their #2 scorer back from injury tonight in Desmond Bane.

"Not only will the Suns be short-handed, they are coming off a demoralizing Christmas Day loss in overtime against the Denver Nuggets. Memphis also lost on Christmas Day but it feels like they thrive in motivational spots.

"The Grizzlies team total is 116.5 and I’m going over in this one. Memphis isn’t your average team as their second unit has the ability to keep their foot on the gas in a blowout.

"Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies Team Total Over 116.5 -115"