NBA Predictions Tonight, Saturday, Jan 8th
Two Pacific Division sides in action on Saturday January the 8th.
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Memphis Grizzlies, whilst the Phoenix Suns will play host to the Miami Heat.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been red hot of late and will come into their match against the Clippers full of confidence.
The Miami Heat are coming off a win over the Blazers, whilst the Phoenix Suns continue to roll on in the 2021/2022 Season.
Here are some Free NBA Picks and NBA Predictions for Saturday, January the 8th.
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A Star Rating is used to show the confidence level of each Head to Head NBA Match Prediction.
⭐ = A Tough Match to Pick
⭐⭐ = A Decent Chance
⭐⭐⭐ = Should Get the Win
Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Clippers
Venue – crypto.com Arena
Tip Off – 3.30pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 26-14 | 14-8 | 12-6 | 7-3 |
| LAC | 19-20 | 12-11 | 7-9 | 3-7 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 111.4 | 107.6 | 219 |
| LAC | 105.1 | 105.7 | 210.8 |
Quick Facts
- The game total has gone under in four of the LA Clippers’s last six games when playing Memphis.
- The total has gone Under in 4 of Memphis’s last 5 games
- Memphis is 6-1 Against The Spread in its last 7 games
Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies are on a roll right now and playing excellent basketball. They have won two out of their last three against the Los Angeles Clippers and get the Clippers at a time when a lot of players are out.
The Grizzlies will likely come to play and will be tough to beat, but they are also missing a number of key players.
This match will more than likely be close. The Clippers are missing their star player Paul George, but Marcus Morris has been filling the void and has scored 20+ Points in 6 of his last 7 matches.
The Clippers are every chance to win this one, as the Grizzlies may have some key players out. Clippers to get it done at home in a close contest.
Prediction – Los Angeles Clippers (Win) ⭐
Miami Heat @ Phoenix Suns
Venue – FootPrint Center
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 24-15 | 12-4 | 12-11 | 7-3 |
| PHX | 30-8 | 17-4 | 13-4 | 7-3 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 108.1 | 104.3 | 212.4 |
| PHX | 112.4 | 104.5 | 216.9 |
Quick Facts
- The total has gone Over in 8 of Phoenix’s last 12 games
- Miami is 11-2 Against The Spread in its previous 13 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
- Phoenix is 4-1 Against The Spread in its last 5 games
Prediction
The Miami Heat have a decent record against the Phoenix and have won 2 out of the last three games. They are coming off an impressive win, but this will be a tough match.
The Phoenix Suns will be tough to beat at home and they should get the job done.
Prediction – Phoenix Suns (Win) ⭐⭐
The majority of the Heat’s last 19 games against Western Conference opponents have gone over the number, 17 to be exact. The trends would suggest this may be another high scoring affair.