Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns

In their upcoming NBA game, the hot Grizzlies will visit the Suns. With the second-best record in the Western Conference going into this game, the Grizzlies are over ten games ahead of their hosts, who are in tenth place.

In addition to trying to avoid dropping three consecutive games against the Grizzlies, the Suns are looking to go back to winning ways. Following a 122-105 defeat against the Nuggets at home, Mike Budenholzer's team has lost their past two home games versus Memphis.

In the previous five games, that was their fourth defeat. The Suns have a 26-26 record thus far in the season after struggling throughout. After missing the previous three games, Durant has been cleared to play. However, Beal is still not accessible for selection.

The Phoenix home team is superior. They have a losing record away from home and a 16-10 record at home. Furthermore, in their last 17 road games, the Grizzlies have dropped 11 of them. The Suns give up four less points per game and average more points per game while playing at home. The Suns will be able to cover this spread if they can maintain their strong performance in Phoenix.

Phoenix's first game against Memphis had greater defense than the score suggested. They kept the Grizzlies to 34.1 percent from outside the arc and 42.6 percent from the field during the game. Although Jackson Jr. and Bane did defeat them, the rest of the team had a difficult shooting night.

The Suns must improve their performance on the defensive glass and their ability to get into foul trouble. Memphis' poor shooting % in the opening game, though, is encouraging. The Suns will prevail if they can play another game like that.

With both Durant and Morant participating, this game ought to be enjoyable. On the other hand, I do believe the Grizzlies can win. They can play big games and are simply too strong offensively. The Grizzlies moneyline is what I'll take.

The Grizzlies hold the second position in the Western Conference division while showcasing an eight-win performance from their last ten matches. Their offensive performance stands as one major cause why they currently rank second in the Western Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies rank first in the NBA regarding points scored while their field goal defense stands at position five with a 48.6 percentage.

The Grizzlies rank as one of the seven best teams in the MLB regarding effectively hitting threes and they stand at number nine after making this many three-pointers per game. The Grizzlies will succeed in covering this spread since their offense maintains strong performance.

The Suns already experienced defeat at home against Memphis during this season. During that game the Grizzlies reached 117 points in their score. Despite an off night shooting, Memphis took enough attempts to compensate for their missed shots. During the win Jaren Jackson Jr together with Desmond Bane accumulated 69 points while adding 17 rebounds and 11 assists.

During the game the Grizzlies successfully secured 33 free-throw attempts and pulled down 16 offensive rebounds. A repeat of Memphis' excellent Suns performance will secure victory in this matchup.

Kevin Durant should be involved in Tuesday night's game as the main point of focus. The sixth-place scorer in the NBA for points averages his field goal accuracy at 52.4 percent. The Suns maintain a 24-15 record when Kevin Durant is on the bench during this season. The Suns currently maintain a record of 2-11 during games where Durant does not play. The Suns will obtain an excellent chance to secure a home victory as Durant confirms his readiness to play.