Venue & Game Details
Arena: FedExForum
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Tip-Off Time: 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM local)
Broadcast: SCHN (Houston), Bally Sports Southeast (Memphis), NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Houston Rockets:
Fred VanVleet – out for season (ACL)
Dorian Finney-Smith – day-to-day (ankle)
Memphis Grizzlies:
Zach Edey – out (ankle)
Brandon Clarke – out (knee)
Scotty Pippen Jr. – out (toe)
Ty Jerome – out (calf)
Key Player Matchups
Amen Thompson (HOU) vs. Ja Morant (MEM): Thompson is averaging 18.5 PPG and 6.2 APG, while Morant leads Memphis with 20.4 PPG and 10 APG. This is the marquee backcourt duel.
Kevin Durant (HOU) vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): Durant (26.2 PPG) remains Houston’s go-to scorer, while Jackson Jr. anchors Memphis’ defense and adds 21 PPG.
Alperen Şengün (HOU) vs. Jock Landale (MEM): Şengün is averaging 19.8 PPG and 10.5 RPG, giving Houston a major interior advantage.
Recent Team Form
Houston Rockets: On a four-game win streak, most recently beating Dallas 110-102. Thompson scored 27, Şengün added 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Memphis Grizzlies: On a three-game losing streak, last falling 114-106 to Detroit. Jackson Jr. scored 21, Morant added 18 with 10 assists.
Series History
All-time: Houston leads 70-48.
Last 10 meetings: Houston leads 6-4.
Last matchup (Jan 30, 2025): Memphis edged Houston 120-119 at FedExForum.
Betting Trends
Houston: 4-2 ATS this season; 3-1 ATS in last 4 vs. Memphis.
Memphis: 0-4 ATS as underdogs this season; 1-4 ATS in last 5 overall.
Totals: Rockets games have gone Over in 4 of 6; Grizzlies games Over in 3 of 8.
Combined scoring average: 240.3 PPG, above the posted total of 232.5.
Projected Score: Rockets 121 – Grizzlies 111
Game Odds
Houston Rockets – 7.5
Memphis Grizzlies 232.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 4, 2025
