Phoenix vs. Memphis. NBA Match Prediction
On January 1, Phoenix and Memphis will meet in person. In the last meeting, the Bears won. Will they be able to take victory away from Arizona again? The bets and forecast will answer this question

Command Analysis

Phoenix Suns

Current form
Phoenix returned from San Francisco with nothing. The Suns were unable to do anything against the Warriors and lost to them with a score of 105:109. Kevin Durant tried to do something in the Suns. He even scored 31 points, but it did not help.
It is worth adding that Phoenix is missing Devin Booker. One of the team leaders is currently in the infirmary. In addition to him, a whole group of other players are also missing.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Royce O'Neale.
Interesting facts for betting
Phoenix hasn't been doing well at home against Memphis lately, losing 3 of their last 5 games to that opponent.
Projected lineup : Plumlee - Beal, Jones - Dunn, Durant.

Memphis Grizzlies

Current form
Memphis also lost their last game. The Bears' opponent was Oklahoma. Despite all their efforts, the Grizzlies lost to the Thunder with a score of 106:130.
The best player in the Memphis team was Desmond Bane, who managed to score 22 points and 9 rebounds. The rest of the Bears players were not so confident.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, Ja Morant, Marcus Smart.
Interesting facts for betting
Memphis has won four of its last six away games, and the Grizzlies look pretty confident on the road.
Estimated line-up : Jackson-Bain, Pipen-Wells, Konchar.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Phoenix win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Suns have won the opening segment
1.75Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the first quarter
1.80Tip and bets
The "bears" have looked very confident lately. Despite some personnel problems, they demonstrate excellent play and often win. Against their background, "Phoenix" looks much worse. In this regard, we doubt that the "sunny" will win confidently.
<Our prediction is Memphis with a handicap of (+6.5) points at 1.80
Bet on total
Both teams have some personnel problems, which will certainly affect the outcome of the meeting. It is unlikely that they will be able to break the 237 point mark.
Forecast - total under 237.5 points for 1.60
Bet on statistics
Durant has scored at least 30 points in 3 of his last 5 games. Kevin will probably show a similar game at home.
Prediction - Kevin Durant: Total over 28.5 points for 1.78