The Grizzlies will play the Rockets on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets will take to the court on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Memphis Grizzlies arrive at this game with a 84.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, have a 94.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Memphis Grizzlies - The Memphis Grizzlies sport a 11-28 away team record. That result ranks them 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets hit the floor with a 29-11 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 5th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Memphis Grizzlies sit 17th (114.8) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 15th, averaging 115.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.5 points against the Memphis Grizzlies per game this season. That result puts them 5th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Houston Rockets stand 25th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 110.1 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Memphis Grizzlies wind down the season with a 6-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, have a 9-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Memphis Grizzlies have a 25-56 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 51-30 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, ye scallywags! The Memphis Grizzlies face the Houston Rockets on Sunday...in a crucial late-season matchup to determine playoff seeds in the Western Conference...The Grizzlies stand at a dismal 25-56 overall for the season...while the Rockets boast a strong 51-30 overall record...
In the division standings, the Grizzlies hold a meager 6-9 record...in the tough Western Southwest Division, compared to the Rockets' 9-6 division record...Both teams have shown offensive firepower, with the Grizzlies averaging 114.8 points...per game and the Rockets not far behind at 115.0 points per game...
Review each team's season standings below...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...Will the Grizzlies pull off a surprise victory on the road...or will the Rockets continue their dominance at home? Let's find out on Sunday!
Best Grizzlies at Rockets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -14.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Memphis Grizzlies are +14.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -1200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Memphis Grizzlies are the +725 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Grizzlies
Rockets
4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | +14.5 -105-14.5 -115 |
Underdog Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis Grizzlies bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +14.5 Memphis Grizzlies underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -14.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Grizzlies
Rockets
Game to Overtime
4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
MEM at HOU 4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -118Bet |
Grizzlies
Team Total Points
MEM at HOU 4/12/26 8:40pm EDT | 107.5 o -115107.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +12.0 | 30-11 | 22-19 | 10-6 | 29-23 | 115.2 | 110.0 | +5.2 | W1 | 9-1 |
| e - Memphis Grizzlies | 25 | 57 | 0.305 | +39.0 | 13-27 | 11-29 | 6-10 | 19-33 | 114.7 | 120.7 | -6.0 | L8 | 1-9 |
Memphis Grizzlies & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Memphis Grizzlies & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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