Grizzlies vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 22 predictions from proven computer model

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Grizzlies vs. Suns odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 22 predictions from proven computer model

The Phoenix Suns will take on the Memphis Grizzlies at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Footprint Center. The Suns are 23-24 overall and 16-7 at home, while Memphis is 31-14 overall and 11-11 on the road. The Grizzlies are 5-1 against the spread in the last six meetings against Phoenix.

Memphis is favored by 9.5 points in the latest Suns vs. Grizzlies odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 233. Before entering any Grizzlies vs. Suns picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 14 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 45-20 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Suns vs. Grizzlies. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Suns vs. Grizzlies:

  • Suns vs. Grizzlies spread: Suns +9.5
  • Suns vs. Grizzlies over/under: 233 points
  • Suns vs. Grizzlies money line: Phoenix +335, Memphis -440
  • Suns vs. Grizzlies picks: See picks here
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What you need to know about the Suns

Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Phoenix beat the Indiana Pacers 112-107 on Saturday. Among those leading the charge for Phoenix was small forward Josh Okogie, who posted a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds along with four blocks. Mikal Bridges also had a strong showing against Indiana, recording 22 points, four rebounds and four assists. 

The Suns are averaging 112.7 points per game this season, knocking down 46.3% of their field goal attempts. Defensively, Phoenix is giving up 112.0 points per game on average, which ranks ninth in the NBA. 

What you need to know about the Grizzlies

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies were just a bucket short of a victory this past Friday and fell 122-121 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Small forward Dillon Brooks wasn't much of a difference maker for Memphis; Brooks played for 30 minutes but put up just nine points on 4-for-17 shooting.

Center Brandon Clarke picked up the offensive slack for Memphis, recording a double-double on 20 points and 10 boards. Center Steven Adams also dropped a double-double with 17 rebounds and 16 points. For the season, Adams is averaging 8.6 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. 

How to make Grizzlies vs. Suns picks

The model has simulated Suns vs. Grizzlies 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 70% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.