Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 1-3-24 NBA Picks
Memphis Grizzlies (11-22) vs Toronto Raptors (13-20)
2024-01-03 20:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -1 -- Over/Under: 230.5
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The Toronto Raptors need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Memphis Grizzlies look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors rebounded from losses to the Celtics and Pistons with a win over the Cavaliers. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 21 points and 9.3 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing 7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 night games following a home win.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games following a home win.
- Six of the Raptors’ last seven road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from losses to the Clippers and Kings with a win over the Spurs. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 106.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Desmond Bane is averaging 24.6 points and 5.2 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Smart is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have won 21 of their last 22 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Raptors and Grizzlies.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction
The Toronto Raptors have the rest advantage and seem to be deeper with the additions of Barrett and Quickley. I get it. Still, this feels like too much respect. The Memphis Grizzlies are as healthy as they’ve been all year and while they played last night, they have a pep in their step with Morant. The Grizz also need to take advantage of spots like this to keep chipping away in the standings. Home games against average at home teams. I have to side with the Grizzlies in this near pick em spot.