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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets
The division rival Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Toyota Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Rockets as -1.5-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total opened at 217.5.
Houston was a 110-105 loser in its last match at home against the Hornets. They failed to cover the -8-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 215 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Memphis was a 126-124 winner on the road against the Jazz. They failed to cover the -2.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (250) was profitable news for OVER bettors.
Memphis:
Team record: 1-0 SU,0-1 ATS
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Memphis's last 16 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 0-1 SU,0-1 ATS
Houston is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
Houston is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Memphis home to Orlando Saturday, October 26
Houston at San Antonio Saturday, October 26