Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies head to Houston aiming to end the Rockets four-game winning streak in Thursday night NBA action. I've sifted through all the odds to help you find an edge in the Grizzlies vs Rockets player props market.
Check out my best bets as Memphis vs Houston tonight:
Desmond Bane OVER 18.5 Points +100 at Sportsbook
By nearly every metric, Desmond Bane is having the most efficient season of his NBA career. The Grizzlies swing man is averaging 17.7 points per game with a career-high 49.7% shooting percentage. Bane's also knocking down 38.8% of his threes to help the Grizzlies move back into the upper-echelon of Western Conference contenders.
Bane has exceeded tonight's 18.5 point line in seven of his last 10 games while averaging 20.4 points per game. He lit up the Rockets for 25 points in their last matchup on January 13th, and is an outstanding bet to do so again tonight.
DESMOND BANE pic.twitter.com/eXXDMC6LRZ
— eric (@EricTweetsNBA) January 14, 2025
Tari Eason will likely miss tonight's contest, which should open up more room for Bane, as Houston focuses on stopping Ja Mortant. Bet Desmond Bane OVER 18.5 points at even +100 odds.
Jalen Green Under 30.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists -122 At Sportsbook
Jalen Green has exceeded 30.5 points + rebounds + assists in 10 of his past 13 contests while averaging 33.3 per game. Thus, the entire betting public is likely to hammer the OVER on Green's player prop. Instead of jumping on the bandwagon, we're making the contrarian play.
Green is a streaky, inconsistent shooter. Overall, he's knocking down only 42% of shots from the field, while shooting 34% from three. Moreover, Memphis' defense is well equipped to shut Green down. The Grizzlies allow the ninth-fewest pull up shots in the NBA, and Green takes over 43% of his shots off the dribble.
Additionally, the former second overall selection has shot an outrageous 53% from deep against Memphis this season. I'm betting we see some more variance during the Grizzlies vs Rockets game tonight.
Amen Thompson OVER 1.5 Steals -125 At Sportsbook
Rockets forward Amen Thompson is a steals demon. The 6'7 forwards incredible length and athleticism allow him to thrive on the defensive end of the floor.
Thompson has surpassed today's line of 1.5 steals in seven of his past 10 contests while averaging 2.4 per night. And, Amen snagged two steals against the Grizzlies last time out.
amen thompson with the steal and lob to jalen green 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bGuoWr9yUk
— jeff (@DedicationHoops) February 13, 2024
Amen Thompson OVER 1.5 steals is a value play, as the Grizzlies rank just 23rd in the NBA at protecting the rock, allowing 9.4 opponent steals per game.
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