Raptors vs Grizzlies Prediction
The young Grizzlies have come back to earth with three straight losses and failed covers. The Grizzlies started the season 6-0 SU and ATS. The Raptors are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, as oddsmakers didn’t believe in the Grizzlies to begin with. Despite the wins and covers, the Grizzlies have been underdogs in 18 of their last 20 games when you include tonight’s action.
However, the Raptors are still without Kawhi and could be without Barnes as well, as he’s dealing with a groin issue. Watch the injury report before betting, but I’m not laying points if the Raptors are down their top two players. Also, the Grizzlies are still undefeated on the road, and they’re still a quality team on both sides of the ball. I’m going to grab the buckets with the Grizzlies, especially if Barnes isn’t able to play.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Thunder and Pacers, and they play the Nuggets next. The Grizzlies have lost 3 straight games. The Grizzlies are 4-0 SU on the road, 2-3 SU at home, and 6-3 ATS on the season.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 118 points per game on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 26.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Cameron Boozer is averaging 15.6 points and 5.2 assists per game. Cedric Coward is averaging 13.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Isaiah Stewart is averaging 11.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 83.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Nuggets, beat the Bucks, and they play the Celtics next. The Raptors have split their last 8 games. The Raptors are 3-3 SU on the road, 2-1 SU at home, and 5-4 ATS on the season.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 118.2 points per game on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points per game on 47.2 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 23.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Immanuel Quickley is averaging 17.4 points and 5.8 assists per game. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Raptors vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies are without Scotty Pippen due to a disc herniation. Richie Saunders is out with a knee injury. Isaiah Stewart is out with a knee injury.
The Raptors are without Immanuel Quickley with a hamstring injury. Kawhi Leonard is out with a knee injury. Nate Bittle is out with an avulsion fracture. Scottie Barnes is questionable with a groin strain.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 11 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors have won each of their last nine games against the Grizzlies following a win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Grizzlies following a win.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has won seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last seven games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- RJ Barrett ranks T8th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.1) this season.
- Collin Murray-Boyles ranks T5th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.5%) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cameron Boozer is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (10.0) and free-throw percentage (95.0%) this season.
- Ty Jerome ranks 5th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (31.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.6).
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (20.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.8).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (83.9%).