Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Prediction for Friday March 27 2026
Rockets Preview
Southwest Division foes will battle on Friday night, when the Houston Rockets travel to the FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (43-29) are a game below .500 on the road and are sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, Houston surrendered the final 15 points of overtime to suffer a heartbreaking 110-108 road loss against Minnesota.
All-Stars Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant led all scorers with 30 points each on a combined 21-for-44 shooting effort. Houston F Jabari Smith Jr. scored 16 points on 7-for-15 shooting and secured 12 boards. Amen Thompson added 11 points, ten assists, and nine rebounds for the Rockets.
Grizzlies Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and have been eliminated from postseason contention. The Grizzlies (24-48) rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 119.1 points per contest. On Wednesday, Memphis trailed by 19 points after one quarter and missed 34 of 50 three-point attempts during an ugly 123-98 home loss versus San Antonio.
Memphis F GG Jackson tallied a game-high 20 points (7-15 FG), seven rebounds, and two steals. Olivier Maxence-Prosper added 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting and pulled down five boards. DeJon Jarreau scored 15 points (5-15 FG) in 15 minutes off the bench for the Grizzlies.
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Rockets vs Grizzlies Pick
Memphis G Ja Morant is recovering from a UCL sprain in his left elbow and will miss the remainder of the season. The Grizzlies play at the fifth fastest tempo in the NBA and the Rockets will be able to score at will. Look for Houston to win on the road in a game that soars over the total. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 123-112.
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