Sunday\u2019s regular-season finale won\u2019t impact the Houston Rockets\u2019 playoff spot, as they are locked into the No. 5 seed in the West and will play either the Los Angeles Lakers or Denver Nuggets in the first round.<\/p>\n
Kevin Durant and the Rockets have won eight of their last 10 games, closing out the regular season strong, heading into Sunday\u2019s battle with the tanking Memphis Grizzlies. Houston will be short-handed in this game, as Durant, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun are all out for rest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Memphis has played a borderline G League roster for weeks, posting a -12.2 net rating since the All-Star break while going 5-23 in 28 games. The Grizz have lost seven in a row and nine of their last 10.<\/p>\n
So, even though Houston doesn\u2019t have anything to play for, it\u2019s still in a great spot to earn a win on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at the latest odds, a player prop to bet and my prediction for this Western Conference clash.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Grizzlies vs. Rockets Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Spread<\/p>\n Grizzlies +12.5 (-105)Rockets -12.5 (-115)<\/p>\n Moneyline<\/p>\n Grizzlies: +525Rockets: -750<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 225.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)Grizzlies vs. Rockets How to WatchDate: Sunday, April 12Time: 8:30 p.m. ESTVenue: Toyota CenterHow to Watch (TV): Space City Network, FanDuel Sports Network (Local)Grizzlies record: 25-56Rockets record: 48-33Grizzlies vs. Rockets Injury ReportsGrizzlies Injury ReportJaylen Wells \u2013 outCam Spencer \u2013 outJavon Small \u2013 probableJa Morant \u2013 outZach Edey \u2013 outScotty Pippen Jr. \u2013 outTy Jerome \u2013 outBrandon Clarke \u2013 outJahmai Mashack \u2013 availableOlivier-Maxence Prosper \u2013 questionableSanti Aldama \u2013 outAdama Bal \u2013 questionableKentavious Caldwell-Pope \u2013 outWalter Clayton Jr. \u2013 questionableCedric Coward \u2013 outTaylor Hendricks \u2013 outGG Jackson \u2013 outRockets Injury ReportSteven Adams \u2013 outFred VanVleet \u2013 outAmen Thompson \u2013 outAlperen Sengun \u2013 outJabari Smith Jr. \u2013 outKevin Durant \u2013 outGrizzlies vs. Rockets Best NBA Prop BetsRockets Best NBA Prop Bet<\/p>\n Note: This is a player prop suggestion based on past player performance. Prop odds had not been released at the time this preview was written.\u00a0<\/p>\n Reed Sheppard OVER Points<\/p>\n Sheppard has been in and out of the starting lineup in the second half of the 2025-26 season, but he should get a chance to flourish with four of Houston\u2019s starters ruled out for rest purposes on Sunday.<\/p>\n Sheppard is averaging 13.5 points per game while shooting 39.5 percent from 3, but he\u2019s averaging 16.3 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in three games with KD out this season. I think this game could the Sheppard show, and he\u2019s taking on a weak Memphis defense that is dead last in the NBA in defensive rating since the All-Star break.\u00a0<\/p>\n Grizzlies vs. Rockets Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n Memphis has not competed during this seven-game losing streak, and it ranks 28th in the league in net rating (-12.2) since the All-Star break:\u00a0<\/p>\n Grizzlies Last Seven Games<\/p>\n April 10: 147-101 loss to UtahApril 8: 136-119 loss to DenverApril 6: 142-126 loss to ClevelandApril 5: 131-115 loss to MilwaukeeApril 3: 128-96 loss to TorontoApril 1: 130-119 loss to New YorkMarch 30: 131-105 loss to Phoenix<\/p>\n Even with the Rockets resting most of their starters, I don\u2019t expect Memphis to compete in this game as it attempts to land a better pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n Houston has the ninth-best net rating in the NBA since the All-Star break, and it had a seven-game winning streak that extended into this month before losing to Minnesota.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ll trust the Rockets to cover at home on Sunday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Rockets -12.5 (-115 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). 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