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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Stats

Date: Sun 20 Dec 2026
Tip-off: 21:00
Scheduled
Position#2
Record8-1
FormWWWWW
Points / game117.9
Allowed / game108.2
vs
Position#29
Record2-7
FormLLWLL
Points / game110.3
Allowed / game119.0
USANBA· FedExForum
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Memphis Grizzlies v Phoenix Suns
15 Mar 2027
MEM v PHX
upcoming
20 Dec 2026
MEM v PHX
upcoming
30 Mar 2026
MEM105
PHX131
07 Jan 2026
MEM98
PHX117
10 Mar 2025
MEM120
PHX118
25 Feb 2025
MEM151
PHX148
24 Nov 2023
MEM89
PHX110
16 Jan 2023
MEM136
PHX106
27 Dec 2022
MEM108
PHX125
01 Apr 2022
MEM122
PHX114
12 Nov 2021
MEM94
PHX119
20 Feb 2021
MEM97
PHX128
18 Jan 2021
MEM108
PHX104
26 Jan 2020
MEM114
PHX109
02 Nov 2019
MEM105
PHX114
27 Oct 2018
MEM117
PHX96
28 Feb 2018
MEM102
PHX110
29 Jan 2018
MEM120
PHX109
13 Jul 2017
MEM102
PHX98
28 Feb 2017
MEM130
PHX112
08 Feb 2017
MEM110
PHX91
06 Mar 2016
MEM100
PHX109
06 Dec 2015
MEM95
PHX93
11 Jan 2015
MEM122
PHX110
10 Jan 2014
MEM104
PHX99
03 Dec 2013
MEM110
PHX91
16 Jul 2013
MEM88
PHX100
05 Feb 2013
MEM90
PHX96
04 Dec 2012
MEM108
PHX98
11 Apr 2012
MEM104
PHX93
08 Nov 2010
MEM109
PHX99
16 Feb 2010
MEM95
PHX109
18 Jan 2010
MEM125
PHX118
10 Apr 2009
MEM106
PHX89
30 Dec 2008
MEM89
PHX101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

🔥 Form · Memphis Grizzlies
4.4out of 10 · 5 = normal010
Below their normal
🏀
Attack
Points scored per game
Last 5 v their normal 115.2
118.2▲ 3.0
🛡️
Defence
Points allowed per game
Last 5 v their normal 121.2
106.2▼ 15.0
🎯
Accuracy
True shooting %
Last 5 v their normal 58%
58%▲ 0%
🤝
Playmaking
Assists per game
Last 5 v their normal 27.3
26.4▼ 0.9
🔥 Form · Phoenix Suns
5.6out of 10 · 5 = normal010
Above their normal
🏀
Attack
Points scored per game
Last 5 v their normal 111.2
112.8▲ 1.6
🛡️
Defence
Points allowed per game
Last 5 v their normal 111.6
123.4▲ 11.8
🎯
Accuracy
True shooting %
Last 5 v their normal 57%
59%▲ 3%
🤝
Playmaking
Assists per game
Last 5 v their normal 24.1
25.6▲ 1.5
Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#7
L
101-132
101
132
-31
A13/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#6
W
132-123
132
123
+9
A05/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#11
L
118-122
118
122
-4
H08/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#24
W
104-100
104
100
+4
A10/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
116-98
116
98
+18
H17/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
W
123-103
123
103
+20
H22/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
W
111-108
111
108
+3
A24/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#30
W
123-112
123
112
+11
A26/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
W
110-105
110
105
+5
A27/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
W
124-103
124
103
+21
A30/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
19-34
26-34
30-32
32-35
49-26
29-37
22-25
26-36
35-28
26-30
31-28
30-27
30-23
25-32
19-18
23-20
27-18
29-24
37-36
29-31
35-20
34-28
25-24
33-34
27-22
24-34
27-18
25-28
42-31
29-31
27-22
30-21
28-31
31-24
21-29
25-25
33-33
33-25
33-20
226.8Avg total
116.2Scored
110.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)117.9108.2226.1+9.789%
Season at home (3)119.0107.7226.7+11.367%
Season away (6)117.3108.5225.8+8.8100%
Last 10 (10)116.2110.6226.8+5.680%
Last 5 (5)118.2106.2224.4+12.0100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)111.8128.9240.7-17.17%
vs Similar (7)114.1126.1240.3-12.029%
vs Weaker ◀ (8)117.1108.9226.0+8.288%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
122-131
122
131
-9
H28/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
107-109
107
109
-2
A05/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#24
L
117-124
117
124
-7
A08/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
102-98
102
98
+4
H11/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
103-123
103
123
-20
A15/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
L
116-119
116
119
-3
H17/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
83-124
83
124
-41
A22/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
W
131-122
131
122
+9
H25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#18
L
114-125
114
125
-11
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
120-127
120
127
-7
H31/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-37
34-38
31-31
24-25
35-21
33-29
16-34
23-25
40-29
24-33
26-31
27-31
35-25
23-26
27-22
17-25
23-22
26-38
26-32
28-31
30-31
35-28
30-31
21-29
12-43
27-29
27-35
17-17
22-25
35-29
45-38
29-30
27-33
26-34
32-32
29-26
37-32
30-39
26-32
27-24
231.7Avg total
111.5Scored
120.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)110.3119.0229.3-8.722%
Season at home (4)117.2116.5233.8+0.850%
Season away (5)104.8121.0225.8-16.20%
Last 10 (10)111.5120.2231.7-8.720%
Last 5 (5)112.8123.4236.2-10.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)109.7117.5227.1-7.820%
vs Similar (10)108.1113.5221.6-5.420%
vs Weaker (5)120.4107.8228.2+12.680%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: +5.9+5.9Q2: -3.0-3.0Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: -3.2-3.2Q4Q4: +2.0+2.0Q4: -2.1-2.1
Memphis GrizzliesPhoenix Suns
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#7
L
45-66
45
66
-21
A13/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#6
W
81-61
81
61
+20
A05/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#11
L
61-64
61
64
-3
H08/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#24
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A10/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
50-38
50
38
+12
H17/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
W
64-51
64
51
+13
H22/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
W
60-56
60
56
+4
A24/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#30
W
67-59
67
59
+8
A26/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
W
58-52
58
52
+6
A27/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
D
58-58
58
58
+0
A30/10
NBA
115.9Avg total
60.4Scored
55.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.661.0118.6-3.533%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.659.5115.1-3.921%-
Last 30 away (16)59.262.4121.6-3.144%-
Last 10 (10)60.455.5115.9+4.970%-
Last 5 (5)61.455.2116.6+6.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)55.763.8119.5-8.120%-
vs Similar (7)55.763.3119.0-7.60%-
vs Weaker ◀ (8)62.653.9116.5+8.888%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
67-75
67
75
-8
H28/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
68-50
68
50
+18
A05/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#24
W
64-62
64
62
+2
A08/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H11/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
49-60
49
60
-11
A15/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
W
65-59
65
59
+6
H17/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
39-72
39
72
-33
A22/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
W
57-54
57
54
+3
H25/10
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#18
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A27/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
67-71
67
71
-4
H31/10
NBA
120.8Avg total
58.7Scored
62.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.859.7118.5-0.947%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.457.6117.9+2.857%-
Last 30 away (16)57.461.5118.9-4.138%-
Last 10 (10)58.762.1120.8-3.450%-
Last 5 (5)56.264.6120.8-8.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)57.861.3119.1-3.540%-
vs Similar (10)58.359.8118.1-1.540%-
vs Weaker (5)62.854.4117.2+8.480%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.2 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.2 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.825.1
51.4%
54.0%50.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.114.4
37.8%
34.9%43.2
🏀 Free throws23.619.7
83.5%
76.2%19.7
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 112.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.928.3
56.7%
54.0%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.913.0
34.3%
34.9%39.0
🏀 Free throws23.217.2
74.1%
76.2%17.2
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Dec 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
WWWWWWWLWL
Phoenix Suns
LLWLLLWLLL
#2
League position
#29
+2.3
Net rating
-5.8
105.0
Offensive rating
102.1
102.6
Defensive rating
107.9
53.7%
Effective FG%
54.4%
50.7%
Opp. effective FG%
56.1%
14.4%
Turnover %
16.4%
28.6%
Off. rebound %
31.7%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.26
37.8%
3-point %
34.3%
68.1%
Assist %
59.1%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence105.0 · 102.1Defence102.6 · 107.9Shooting53.7% · 54.4%3-point %37.8% · 34.3%Ball care14.4% · 16.4%Off. rebounds28.6% · 31.7%Free throws0.27 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)80% · 20%
■ Memphis Grizzlies   ■ Phoenix Suns
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Memphis Grizzlies wins
4
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/10/26APortland Trail Blazers124-103
27/10/26AUtah Jazz110-105
26/10/26ASacramento Kings123-112
24/10/26AGolden State Warriors111-108
22/10/26HUtah Jazz123-103
17/10/26HCharlotte Hornets116-98
10/10/26AChicago Bulls104-100
08/10/26HOrlando Magic118-122
05/10/26AAtlanta Hawks132-123
13/04/26AHouston Rockets101-132
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/10/26HDenver Nuggets120-127
27/10/26AOklahoma City Thunder114-125
25/10/26HGolden State Warriors131-122
22/10/26APortland Trail Blazers83-124
17/10/26HUtah Jazz116-119
15/10/26ASan Antonio Spurs103-123
11/10/26HSan Antonio Spurs102-98
08/10/26AChicago Bulls117-124
05/10/26ADetroit Pistons107-109
28/04/26HOklahoma City Thunder122-131

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW89%
HomeLWW67%
AwayWWWWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games936
Win %89%67%100%
Points / game117.9119.0117.3
Allowed / game108.2107.7108.5
Point differential+9.7+11.3+8.8
Avg total226.1226.7225.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%67%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (4)0% (1)100% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL22%
HomeWLWL50%
AwayLLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games945
Win %22%50%0%
Points / game110.3117.2104.8
Allowed / game119.0116.5121.0
Point differential-8.7+0.8-16.2
Avg total229.3233.8225.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (3)50% (2)0% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Boston Celtics98189%123.4110.0+13.4
2 Memphis Grizzlies98189%117.9108.2+9.7
3 Detroit Pistons108280%113.3106.3+7.0
4 Houston Rockets97278%121.3110.9+10.4
5 Portland Trail Blazers75271%120.3114.3+6.0
6 Atlanta Hawks117464%120.7115.7+5.0
7 Denver Nuggets106460%114.8114.7+0.1
8 Philadelphia 76ers106460%110.6111.0-0.4
9 Minnesota Timberwolves127558%118.8112.4+6.4
10 Golden State Warriors127558%115.2110.8+4.4
11 Orlando Magic95456%116.0117.8-1.8
12 Los Angeles Lakers116555%113.2112.6+0.5
13 Toronto Raptors105550%119.6111.5+8.1
14 San Antonio Spurs105550%115.5109.4+6.1
15 Washington Wizards105550%111.6111.3+0.3
16 Cleveland Cavaliers84450%117.2118.2-1.0
17 Dallas Mavericks105550%114.3115.7-1.4
18 Oklahoma City Thunder105550%109.0110.8-1.8
19 Miami Heat115645%122.7121.9+0.8
20 New Orleans Pelicans94544%115.4116.6-1.1
21 Utah Jazz94544%112.8115.6-2.8
22 Charlotte Hornets104640%97.0108.0-11.0
23 Los Angeles Clippers83538%107.4110.5-3.1
24 Chicago Bulls114736%117.4122.7-5.4
25 Brooklyn Nets93633%116.4118.9-2.4
26 Indiana Pacers103730%117.9119.2-1.3
27 Milwaukee Bucks103730%111.4122.0-10.6
28 New York Knicks113827%106.5115.2-8.6
29 Phoenix Suns92722%110.3119.0-8.7
30 Sacramento Kings100100%106.5122.2-15.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).
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