Memphis Grizzlies (15-8) vs. Boston Celtics (18-4)
December 7, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -6.5 ; Over/Under: -
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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics duke it out at the TD Garden on Saturday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they’ve won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the Kings in a 115-110 home win on Thursday. Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane led the team with 18 points each, Jaren Jackson Jr and Santi Aldama scored 15 points each, while Jake LaRavia scored 12 points.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and 13 of 38 from the 3-point line as they survived a feisty contest with the Kings despite losing Ja Morant after he scored just eight points on two of 13 shooting in 28 minutes of action. The Grizzlies will meet the Wizards after this game.
Boston Celtics
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been on fire as they’ve won 10 of their last 11 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight win after sneaking past the Bucks in a 111-105 home win last night. Jayson Tatum led the team with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, Jaylen Brown added 25 points while Jrue Holiday chipped in with 20 points and six assists.
As a team, the Celtics shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 53 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Bucks early on and trailed for most of the game before they took over with a pivotal 12-3 run late in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win at home. The Celtics will face the Pistons following this one.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 15 games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 13 home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last eight Saturday games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at TD Garden following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Celtics’ last six games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Grizzlies’ last nine games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (19.0).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.9).
Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Zach Edey and they have Marcus Smart listed as questionable, while the Celtics will again be without Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics open as clear favorites at home, but I think the line is just a little too high for this matchup. Sure, I have the Celtics winning at home, but I think the Grizzlies can keep this one close right till the end.
