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Houston at Memphis

November 18, 2017
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This will be a game matching the Houston offense vs. the Memphis Grizzlies defense. The Rockets are out of the gate strong, and finally have Chris Paul back on the court. Memphis opened the season at 5-1 and have since hit the wall. They are dealing with injuries of their own, but the usually reliable defense was torched at home for 116 points and on the road at Milwaukee for 110, and the game prior to that Houston put up 111. The bad news is that this Memphis team is 0-4 on the season when they allow more than 104 points, and all four of those have come in their last five games. Trying to recharge the defensive swagger vs. Houston will be a tall order as the Rockets have gone for 107+ in nine straight games, and 110+ in eight straight. Tough timing for Memphis in this one, so give the points for a Houston cover.

1 unit on Houston -8 (-108) (risk 1 to return 1.93)
Result:
WIN
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