Amen Thompson is trading at -104 for over 17.5 points on Monday, and that’s a number worth backing, as I believe this prop should be priced much closer to -140. This matchup is one where the Grizzlies will really miss having Zach Edey at center and Jaren Jackson Jr. at power forward. Jaren Jackson Jr. simply can’t guard both Kevin Durant and Alperen Åžengün, which means extra help will inevitably be shaded toward those two. But once that help comes, who’s protecting the rim? That’s where Thompson thrives. He’s excellent at working off of the gravity of Durant and Åžengün, cutting into open space, and finishing above the rim against a rotating defense. There simply isn’t a defender on this Grizzlies roster who can match his speed and athleticism.
Total Picks MEM 120, HOU 177
Total PicksMEM 129, HOU 103
Ollywood is #1 on picking games that Houston is in with a record of (27-11-0) and +13750 units on the season.
Ollywood is #1 on picking games that Houston is in with a record of (27-11-0) and +13750 units on the season.
thehole007 is #1 on picking games that Memphis are in with a record of (19-17-0) and +11190 units on the season.
thehole007 is #1 on picking games that Memphis are in with a record of (19-17-0) and +11190 units on the season.
KYMIKE50 is #10 on picking games that Houston is in with a record of (2-0-0) and +6550 units on the season.
stakay125 is #3 on picking games that Houston is in with a record of (25-8-0) and +9450 units on the season.
stakay125 is #3 on picking games that Houston is in with a record of (25-8-0) and +9450 units on the season.
Mod2323 is #4 on picking games that Memphis are in with a record of (21-14-0) and +8700 units on the season.
Mod2323 is #4 on picking games that Memphis are in with a record of (21-14-0) and +8700 units on the season.
CastlemontDB91 is #6 on picking games that Memphis are in with a record of (24-14-0) and +7550 units on the season.
CastlemontDB91 is #6 on picking games that Memphis are in with a record of (24-14-0) and +7550 units on the season.
Bluesman9952 is #8 on picking games that Memphis are in with a record of (6-3-0) and +6600 units on the season.
Alan Palmer is #9 on picking games that Houston is in with a record of (24-17-0) and +6900 units on the season.
Alan Palmer is #9 on picking games that Houston is in with a record of (24-17-0) and +6900 units on the season.