Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies NBA Picks & Parlay 10/11/2017

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

FedExForum

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The Houston Rockets head to FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

The Rockets head into this matchup after finishing last year with a mark of 55-27. They were 2nd in the Southwest Division. They had a point differential of 5.7 as they averaged 115.3 points per contest while giving up 109.6 per game. The Grizzlies had an overall mark of 43-39 last year. They were 3rd in the Southwest Division. They averaged 100.5 points per contest and gave up 100.0, which was a point differential of 0.5.

Valuable Houston Rockets Betting Trends

The Houston Rockets were 42-39-1 against the spread last season

The Houston Rockets were 41-40-1 against the over/under last year

Important Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies were 41-41-0 against the spread last season

The Memphis Grizzlies were 39-42-1 against the over/under last year

Key Houston Rockets Injuries

10/9/2017 Tarik Black F Knee Game Time Decision
10/9/2017 Chris Paul G Shoulder Game Time Decision
10/6/2017 Sam Dekker SF Undisclosed Game Time Decision
10/2/2017 Cam Oliver F Hand Expected to be out until at least Oct 30

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

8/8/2017 Ben McLemore G Foot Expected to be out until at least Nov 7

Player Spotlight

Chris Paul averaged 18.1 points per contest in 31.5 minutes per game last year. He averaged 9.2 assists per game and 5 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage was 48% for the season while his free throw percentage was 89%. James Harden comes into this game after averaging 29.1 points per contest while playing 36.4 minutes per night last year. He grabbed 8.1 rebounds per contest and distributed 11.2 assists per game. His FG percentage was 44% while his free throw percentage was 85%.

Player Spotlight

Mike Conley averaged 20.5 points per game last year and he saw the court an average of 33.2 minutes per game. He also hauled in 3.5 rebounds per game and dished 6.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage was 46% and his free throw percentage was 86%. Marc Gasol scored 19.5 points per contest while playing 34.2 minutes per game last season. He hauled in 6.3 rebounds per contest and had 4.6 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage was 46% and his free throw percentage was at 84%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Rockets allowed 109.6 points per contest which was 26th in the NBA. They also surrendered a 46% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 23rd and 3rd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents averaged 44.1 rebounds a game which ranked 19th, and they allowed 24.1 assists per game which put them in 26th place in the league. They forced 15.1 turnovers per game which ranked them 26th in the NBA. Houston averaged 115.3 points per contest last year, which was 2nd in the league. Their average scoring margin was 5.77 and their shooting percentage was 46% as a unit, which had them ranked 12th. From 3-point territory they shot 36%, which was good for 15th in the NBA. They averaged 44.4 boards per contest and 25.2 assists per game, which ranked them 8th and 4th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they were 6th with 15.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Grizzlies gave up 100 points per game, which ranked them 3rd in the league. Their defense surrendered a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 2nd and 11th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 3rd with 20.1 dimes allowed per game and 6th with 42.1 boards surrendered per contest. The Grizzlies were 17th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per contest last year. Memphis was 29th in the NBA with 100.5 points per contest last season. They were 30th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin was 0.49. They shot 35% from beyond the arc, which was good for 17th in the league. They were 23rd in the NBA in rebounding with 42.8 boards per contest and 21st in assists per game with 21.3. The Grizzlies were 25th in turnovers per contest with 12.9.

Advanced Statistics

Houston was 7th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 52%, which was 10th in the league. The Rockets were 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 114.7, and their defensive rating of 109 was ranked 13th. In terms of pace they were 3rd in the league with 100 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% was 3rd. As a team they were 2nd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shot 3-pointers on 46% of their shots, ranking 1st in the league.

Advanced Statistics

The Grizzlies were 18th in the league in defensive rating with 107.1, and their offensive rating of 107.7 was ranked 24th. They were 28th in the NBA in pace with 92.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% was 28th. As a unit they were 26th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 13th in the NBA. Memphis was 23rd in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 12.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 51%, which was 25th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Houston

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