Phoenix vs Memphis Prediction: the Grizzlies are Plagued With Injuries

Prediction for the NBA match between Phoenix vs Memphis, which will take place on January 1st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Phoenix

The Suns haven't quite found their groove this season. The injuries to their leaders are a factor, but not the main one, it seems. In fact, in recent games it's just Devin Booker who's been out, with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal on the court. At the same time, Phoenix has lost five out of their last six games. The Suns' overall win total is currently 15-16, which puts them at 11th in the Western Conference.

In their most recent away game against Golden State, Phoenix just couldn't keep up, scoring a little over a hundred points (105-109). Durant (31) and Beal (28) scored almost half of the team's points.

Memphis

The same thing that ruined the team last season is happening to the Grizzlies again – almost all the key players are in the infirmary. So Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, centres Zach Eadie and Brandon Clark, and important rotation players Santi Aldama and Jake LaRavia won't be able to help their team in the game against Phoenix. And that's not all - there are more.

In their last game, Memphis couldn't put up much of a fight against Western Conference leader Oklahoma, losing 106-130. The Grizzlies' top scorer, Desmond Bain, was the only one who stayed healthy, with 22 points. At the same time, Memphis can afford to lose more than one match. In the Western Conference standings, the Bears are doing well in second place with a 22-11 balance.

Expert Betting Tips

Memphis has the best offence of the season, but without Ja Morant, it'll be really hard for Taylor Jenkins' team to prove themselves in attack. This was clear in the game against Oklahoma, and we're expecting a similar outcome in the next match. And let's give a shout-out to Phoenix, who aren't even in the top 10 yet and should be able to make the most of their opponents' roster issues. Another option for betting could be TO fouls.