Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Prediction - Nov. 5 | 2025-26 NBA Season

Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Prediction - Nov. 5 | 2025-26 NBA Season (Photos: IMAGN)
Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Prediction - Nov. 5 | 2025-26 NBA Season (Photos: IMAGN)

The Houston Rockets will be on the road to face the Memphis Grizzlies in another round of league games. It is one of the 11 games scheduled for Wednesday.

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The Rockets are fourth in the Western Conference with a 4-2 record. They are on a four-game winning run, with their last game being a 110-102 home win against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

Houston forward Amen Thompson recorded 27 points, five rebounds and four assists. Center Alperen Sengun added 26 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.

The Grizzlies are 12th in the West with a 3-5 record. They are currently on a three-game losing run. Their last game was on Monday, where they lost 114-106 against the Detroit Pistons at home.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 21 points, four rebounds and one assist. Ja Morant added 18 points, six rebounds and 10 assists.


Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies game details

The Rockets-Grizzlies game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The matchup will air on TV on SCHN and FDSSE. Fans can stream the same on Fubo.


Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting lines

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Moneyline: Rockets (-290) vs. Grizzlies (+235)

Spread: Rockets (-7.5) vs. Grizzlies (+7.5)

Total: (O/U): Rockets (o232.5) -110 vs. Grizzlies (u232.5) -110


Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies preview

The Rockets have a better head-to-head record against the Grizzlies. They have met 118 times, and Houston leads with a 70-48 record. In their last 10 matchups, Houston leads with a 6-4 record.

Their last matchup was on Jan. 30, with the Grizzlies winning 120-119 on home court. Memphis forward Jackson Jr. recorded 21 points, four rebounds and four assists. Rockets forward Thompson finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

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Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies predicted starting lineups

Rockets

PG - Amen Thompson | SG - Josh Okogie | SF - Kevin Durant | PF - Tari Eason | C - Alperen Sengun

Grizzlies

PG: Ja Morant | SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SF: Jaylen Wells | PF: Jaren Jackson Jr. | C: Jock Landale

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.


Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting tips

Kevin Durant has an over/under of 25.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 26.2 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Meanwhile, Ja Morant has an over/under of 21.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 20.4 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.


Game prediction

The Rockets are huge favorites to win this matchup. They have a 74% win probability compared to the Grizzlies’ 30%. The Rockets are expected to win by 15+ points.

Grizzlies Nation! You can check out the latest Memphis Grizzlies Schedule and dive into the Grizzlies Depth Chart for NBA Season 2024-25.

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