Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/25

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-184) will host the Phoenix Suns (+156) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 243.

Memphis is currently on a two-game win streak and is 40-24 on the season. The Suns, who are 11th in the Western Conference, are 30-34 overall.

PHOENIX SUNS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -4.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 10th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-135 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 16 threes.

Will the Suns Win on the Road?

The Suns improved to 30-34 on the season with a 125-116 win over the Mavericks on Sunday. Phoenix, favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 241, exceeding the over/under line of 229.5 by 11.5 points.

A key moment in the game was a 13-0 run by the Suns, which helped them take control early. They led 97-86 going into the 4th quarter, and while the Mavericks outscored them 30-28 in the final period, Phoenix held on for the win.

In their win over the Mavericks, the Suns shot 58.3% from the field, with Devin Booker leading the way with 24 points. Kevin Durant added 21 points, and Bradley Beal contributed 19, hitting 3 threes at a 60% rate.

Phoenix made 10 threes, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc. Grayson Allen scored 10 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, while Beal put up 10 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Suns gave up 116 points to the Mavericks, who shot 48% from the field. Phoenix allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 30 or more in each of the final three quarters.

The Mavericks hit 17 threes at a 40% clip. Phoenix sent Dallas to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Suns grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Can Memphis Pull Off a Home Win?

The Grizzlies improved to 40-24 on the season with a 107-104 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Despite being favored by 10 points, Memphis didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 211, well below the O/U line of 239.

Memphis turned the game around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 32-15. However, the Pelicans went on a 10-0 run in the 4th, taking the lead before the Grizzlies rallied to close out the game.

Ja Morant and Desmond Bane led the way for the Grizzlies in their win over the Pelicans, with Morant scoring 32 points and Bane adding 30. Morant also contributed 11 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Bane scored 12 in the 1st and 11 in the 3rd.

As a team, the Grizzlies shot 41.4% from the field and made 13 three-pointers, despite shooting just 26.5% from beyond the arc. Scotty Pippen Jr. chipped in 12 points, hitting 2 threes at a 66.7% clip.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Grizzlies allowed 37 points, they tightened up defensively in the 3rd, giving up just 15 points to help secure a 107-104 win over the Pelicans. Overall, Memphis held New Orleans to 41% shooting from the field.

The Grizzlies allowed 13 threes on 38% shooting and sent the Pelicans to the line 27 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis finished with 11 steals and 6 blocks in the game.