Toronto Raptors (7-23) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (20-10)
December 26, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -12.5; Over/Under: +237.5
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The Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies meet Thursday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Rockets and Knicks, and they play the Hawks, Celtics, and Nets next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.5 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.6 points and 7.9 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Hawks, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Pelicans, Thunder, and Suns next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 122.7 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.3 points and 7.9 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last six road games following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
You can make a case for either side, as the Grizzlies and Raptors are two of the best cover teams in the league. The Raptors are 19-10-1 ATS on the season, while the Grizzlies are 20-10 ATS on the season. With that said, I lean toward Grizzlies. The Raptors are dreadful on the road where they’re 1-13 SU and the Grizzlies have seen 13 of their 20 wins come at home. Basically, in Memphis, I believe there’s a higher probability of a blowout than the Raptors hanging around.
