Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies Picks and Prediction: Henderson Returns as Portland Hosts Gutted Memphis
Portland, 10th in the Western Conference at 23-28, hosts 11th-placed Memphis in a clash between struggling West squads on Friday at 10:00 PM EST. With the Trail Blazers riding a six-game skid and the Grizzlies playing their first game after trading franchise cornerstone Jaren Jackson Jr., this matchup pits two teams heading opposite directions with one desperate to stop the bleeding, the other embracing full rebuild mode.
OC Staff - February 6, 2026, 9:00 PM EST
3 Minute ReadTrail Blazers vs Grizzlies Picks and Prediction: Henderson Returns as Portland Hosts Gutted Memphis
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Recent Performance
Portland sits 10th in the West at 23-28 after dropping six straight. Their last outing was a 130-117 home loss to Phoenix at Moda Center, extending their worst stretch of the season. The Blazers clawed back to a game over .500 in mid-January before cratering—they've gone 3-7 over their last 10 games with their only wins coming against bottom-feeders. Deni Avdija's lower back strain has robbed them of their All-Star anchor, exposing a thin offense that lacks dynamism without its 25.5 PPG focal point.
Memphis sits 20-29 and dead last in playoff positioning, though they've strung together back-to-back wins after a brutal six-game slide. Their most recent game ended in a 129-125 road win at Sacramento, with Ty Jerome dropping 28 on 10-of-14 shooting. But that feels like ancient history now—the Grizzlies gutted their roster at the deadline, shipping Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar, and Vince Williams Jr. to Utah for a package of role players and three future first-rounders. They're playing their first post-trade game with a skeleton crew rotation and zero rim protection.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head to Head
The last meeting between these Western Conference punching bags was a December 7 beatdown in Memphis that saw the Grizzlies cruise 119-96 at FedExForum. Santi Aldama led Memphis with 22 points while seven Grizzlies scored in double figures. Jerami Grant paced Portland with 21 in the blowout loss. These teams haven't played tight games—Memphis dominated wire-to-wire behind efficient team basketball that Portland couldn't match.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: Fubo/NBA League Pass
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Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies Team News
Portland enters potentially healthier than they've been all season, though Deni Avdija remains questionable with the lower back strain that's cost him seven of the last 11 games. Scoot Henderson is probable and expected to make his season debut after tearing his left hamstring before opening night—if both suit up, it's the first time Portland's projected starting lineup will take the floor together. Damian Lillard (Achilles), Kris Murray (lumbar strain), and Matisse Thybulle (knee) remain out.
Memphis faces pure chaos. Jaren Jackson Jr. is gone to Utah along with rim protector Jock Landale, leaving the Grizzlies with zero interior defense against Donovan Clingan's 11.2 boards per game. Ja Morant (elbow), Ty Jerome (undisclosed), and Santi Aldama (injury management) are all out. Scotty Pippen Jr. is questionable with a toe issue. The Grizzlies added Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Walter Clayton Jr., and Georges Niang in the trade, but none of those guys averaged more than 7.1 PPG this season. This is a glorified G-League rotation facing an angry Blazers squad at home.
Prediction: Trail Blazers 117, Grizzlies 108
Memphis just traded away Jackson Jr. (19.2 PPG, 1.5 BPG) and Landale (11.3 PPG, 6.5 RPG), gutting their frontcourt right before facing Donovan Clingan, who's pulled down 13+ boards in five of his last eight. The Grizzlies ranked 21st defensively (117.0 PPG allowed) even with those guys—now they're trotting out Hendricks (4.9 PPG, 3.0 RPG) and Anderson (7.1 PPG) against Portland's offensive rebounding machine. Scoot Henderson's season debut adds athleticism Portland's lacked, while potential Avdija availability restores their structure. Even without him, Sharpe (21.8 PPG) and Grant (18.7 PPG) face a defense missing its anchor and best shot blocker. Portland's 0-3 ATS mark as 7-point favorites came during roster chaos as Henderson's return and better health should change that. Memphis shot 44% in December and still got blown out by 23 when both rosters were intact. Now the Grizzlies are missing Morant, Jerome, Jackson Jr., and Landale while actively tanking. Expect Clingan to dominate the glass and Portland to pull away late.
Best Bet: Trail Blazers -8.5 (-110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
The 8.5-point spread undersells how depleted Memphis truly is post-deadline. Portland's 27-24 ATS record shows they cover consistently, and this matchup flips their recent struggles on its head as instead of grinding against healthy teams while shorthanded, they're facing a gutted Memphis rotation with no rim protection, no star power, and zero incentive to compete. The Blazers' six-game skid came largely without Avdija (25.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 6.7 APG), who carried them to 23-22 before the injury bug hit. Henderson's return gives them the jolt they've needed. Memphis can't protect the rim, can't create offense without Morant, and can't match Portland's size inside. Lay the points on a home team catching the perfect opponent at the perfect time.
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