On New Year's Eve, the Memphis Grizzlies are set to face off against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Grizzlies come into the game with a record of 22-11, while the Suns sit at 15-16. Both teams are looking to bounce back after tough losses; the Grizzlies were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Suns fell to the Golden State Warriors. Memphis has an 8-7 record on the road, boasting a point differential of +9, while Phoenix has managed a 5-5 record in their last ten home games.
The game will tip off at 9:00 pm EST, and fans can catch all the action live. Current betting odds favor the Suns, with Memphis listed at +236 and Phoenix at -292. The spread is set at 7.5 points in favor of the Suns, and the over/under for the game is 238 points, suggesting an implied team total of 117.88 for the Grizzlies and 121.79 for the Suns.
Expert predictions are leaning towards Memphis shooting guard Desmond Bane, especially with Ja Morant sidelined. Analysts recommend a bet on Bane scoring over 20.5 points. The Suns have shown strength at home, winning four of their last five games against teams with winning records, while the Grizzlies have seen their last three road games go over the total.
As the teams prepare to clash, the Grizzlies will aim to leverage their recent performance, while the Suns will look to overcome their struggles as favorites, having failed to cover in their last four outings.
