The Memphis Grizzlies (12-12) are 8.5-point underdogs against the Phoenix Suns (17-10) at FedExForum on Saturday, February 20, 2021. The game starts at 9:00 PM ET on FS-SE. The matchup has an over/under set at 206.5 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | -8.5 | -117 | -117 | 206.5 | -117 | -117 |
Head to Head
After the last 10 head-to-head meetings, Memphis has a 7-3 record against Phoenix. The Grizzlies have an advantage against the spread as well (4-1) when playing the Suns.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2021 | Suns | Grizzlies | -5.5 | 217.5 | -235 | 191 | Regular Season | 108-104 MEM |
| 1/26/2020 | Grizzlies | Grizzlies | -2.5 | 231 | -141 | 119 | Regular Season | 114-109 MEM |
| 1/5/2020 | Suns | Suns | -6.5 | 235 | -278 | 225 | Regular Season | 121-114 MEM |
| 12/11/2019 | Suns | Suns | -8 | 230 | -302 | 242 | Regular Season | 115-108 MEM |
| 11/2/2019 | Suns | Grizzlies | -3 | 221.5 | -151 | 127 | Regular Season | 114-105 PHO |
| 3/30/2019 | – | Suns | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 120-115 MEM |
| 11/4/2018 | – | Suns | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 102-100 PHO |
| 10/27/2018 | – | Grizzlies | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 117-96 MEM |
| 2/28/2018 | – | Grizzlies | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 110-102 PHO |
| 1/29/2018 | – | Grizzlies | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 120-109 MEM |
Suns Betting Information
- Phoenix has been good against the spread this season, posting a 17-10 record.
- The Suns have posted a winning record of 1-0 against the spread when the spread is -8.5 or higher.
- Phoenix and its opponents have converted the over just 12 times in 27 (44.4%) games this season.
Grizzlies Betting Information
- Memphis has covered the spread in more than half of its outings, going 12-11-1 ATS.
- In most of Memphis’ games this year, the teams have combined to hit the over (13 out of 24 games, 54.2%).
Over/Under Analysis
- The Suns and their opponents have combined to record more than 206.5 points in 77.8% of their games this year (21 of 27 opportunities).
- In 19 of 24 games (79.2%) this year, Memphis and its opponents have combined to score more than 206.5 points.
- These teams average a combined 223.1 points per game, 16.6 more points than the over/under of 206.5 set for this game.
- The Suns and the Grizzlies have seen their opponents average a combined 14.0 more points per game than the point total of 206.5 set in this outing.
- The Suns’ average point total in matchups this season is 219.2, 12.7 points higher than the over/under in this game.
- Grizzlies games this year have averaged an over/under of 224.3 points, 17.8 more than the point total in this matchup.
Suns Leaders
- The Suns scoring leader is Devin Booker, who averages 24.4 points per game.
- Phoenix is led in rebounding by Deandre Ayton’s 12.2 rebounds per game and assisting by Chris Paul’s 8.2 assists per game .
- The Suns are led by Jae Crowder from long distance. He connects on 2.4 shots from deep per game.
- Phoenix’s blocks leader is Ayton, who records 1.0 per game. Paul leads the team averaging 1.3 steals an outing.
Grizzlies Leaders
- Ja Morant has the top spot on the Grizzlies scoring and assist lists, putting up 18.8 points and 8.3 assists per game.
- Jonas Valanciunas collects all of the boards and is the Memphis leader in rebounds, grabbing 10.8 per game.
- Grayson Allen makes more threes per game than any other member of the Grizzlies, cashing in 2.3 treys per game.
- Nobody on Memphis grabs more steals than Tyus Jones (1.3 per game) or blocks more shots than De’Anthony Melton (1.0 per game).
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