The Memphis Grizzlies are set to visit the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The Grizzlies, under head coach Tuomas Iisalo, have had a tough season with a record of 18-25. They are ranked 11th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division.
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been strong this season with a record of 27-16. Under head coach Ime Udoka, they are 4th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Rockets will look to continue their success at home, where they have been impressive with a 15-3 record.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have played several games recently with mixed results. In their last game, they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 133-127. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Cam Spencer added 21 points and 11 assists.
Offensively, the Grizzlies score an average of 115.5 points per game, ranking them 19th in the league. They attempt a high number of field goals each game, but their shooting percentage is lower at 45.6%. Defensively, they allow 116.6 points per game, placing them 20th in that category.
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Cedric Coward are key players for the Grizzlies this season. Morant leads with 19.4 points and 8.1 assists per game but is currently out with an elbow injury. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributes 18.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Coward averages 14.0 points and 6.4 rebounds.
Houston Rockets Team Preview
The Houston Rockets have shown improvement in their recent games. They secured a win against the Detroit Pistons with a score of 111-104. Kevin Durant led the team with 32 points, while Amen Thompson added 15 points and 9 rebounds.
The Rockets are strong in rebounding, leading the league with 48.8 rebounds per game. They also perform well in field goal percentage, ranking 7th at 47.9%. However, they struggle with free throw shooting, sitting at 26th in the league with a percentage of 75.4%.
Kevin Durant is the top scorer for the Rockets, averaging 26.3 points per game. Alperen Sengün contributes with 21.2 points and 9 rebounds per game. Injuries have affected the team, with Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet both sidelined, though Aaron Holiday is expected to play despite a back issue.
Betting Prediction
The Houston Rockets have a strong defense. They allow only 110.8 points per game. This is the 4th best in the league. The Rockets also rank 1st in rebounds allowed, limiting opponents to 38.7 per game. These defensive strengths make it tough for the Grizzlies to score.
The Grizzlies struggle with shooting accuracy. Their field goal percentage is only 45.6, ranking 27th in the league. Against a team like the Rockets, who are good at defending shots, this could be a big problem. The Rockets’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 46.3, which is 10th best.
Offensively, the Rockets score 116.9 points per game. They rank 13th in this area. The Grizzlies allow 116.6 points per game, which is 20th. This matchup favors the Rockets, who should find success against the Grizzlies’ defense.
- Pick: Rockets -10.5
