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Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies: preview and win probability

Houston Rockets visit Memphis Grizzlies. Rockets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5, while Grizzlies are 1-0 and have gone L-L-L-L-W in their last 5.

Our ratings favor Rockets: about 68% to win, with a projected score of Houston Rockets 116, Memphis Grizzlies 112. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 8 times in our recent records. Rockets lead 7-1, and the average margin has been 11.2 points in favor of Rockets.

Keys to the game

  • Rockets come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Grizzlies.

Recent meetings

  • Apr 12: MEM 101, HOU 132
  • Mar 27: HOU 119, MEM 109
  • Jan 26: MEM 99, HOU 108
  • Nov 5: HOU 124, MEM 109
  • Jan 30: HOU 119, MEM 120

Injury report

Houston Rockets
  • Steven Adams Questionable · back Oct 23
  • Reed Sheppard Questionable · back Oct 23
Memphis Grizzlies
  • Isaiah Stewart Questionable · back Oct 23
  • Cedric Coward Doubtful · back Oct 23

Win probability

68%
32%
RocketsGrizzlies

Projected score: Rockets 116, Grizzlies 112

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

HOUMEM
Record1-01-0
Last 5LWWLWLLLLW
Points per game128123
Allowed per game110103
Days of rest––
Rating15721343

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