Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Celtics (-1626) will host the Grizzlies (+896) in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 16 points and have an overall record of 37-12, which is good for first in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies (18-31) have lost four straight games and are 13th in the Western Conference.
This game will take place at TD Garden in Boston and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is currently sitting at 221.5 points.
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Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Celtics and Grizzlies have gone in favor of the Celtics, putting together a record of 9-1. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Grizzlies and Celtics is 3-2 with an average of 223 points per game. The last three times that the Grizzlies have been on the road vs. the Celtics, the over/under record is 4-1.
- Across their ten previous road games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Boston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 117 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Celtics struggled vs the spread going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 12-24 on the season and are 18-31 overall. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 13th place and are 4th in the Southwest Division.
Memphis has lost their last four games straight up and are 23-26 against the spread this season. On the road, they are 15-11 ATS compared to 8-15 ATS at home.
The Grizzlies’ O/U record for the season is 19-29-1, and their games have averaged 219.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 221.5 is lower than their season average of 224.
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Warriors by a score of 121-101. The O/U line for that game was 225.5, and Memphis was a 7.5-point underdog.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Grizzlies are averaging just 107.2 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. When playing on the road, Memphis is scoring 109.8 points per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have scored less than the NBA scoring average in 77.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Memphis is 30th in the league at 43%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 5th in the NBA in three-point attempts per game (39.3), but they are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
The Grizzlies’ defense is presently ranked 12th in the league, allowing an average of 112.7 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Grizzlies squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.9% from downtown.
The Celtics are the heavy favorites today at -16 and have been favored in 46 of their 49 games this season. Against the spread, they are 20-24 as the favorite and have failed to cover in their last four games.
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 24-25, and their games have averaged 231.1 points per game compared to today’s line of 221.5. In games with higher O/U lines than 221.5, the Celtics are 4-2.
In their last game, the Celtics lost to the Lakers by a score of 114-105. The O/U line for that game was 238.5, and Boston was favored by 15 points. This loss dropped their overall record to 37-12.
Against the spread, the Celtics are 22-25 on the season and have gone 12-12 ATS at home. Currently, they are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and have a 1st place record of 25-6 vs. the East.
This season, the Celtics have been one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in three-point attempts and makes. They are hitting 37% of their shots from beyond the arc.
At home, the Celtics are averaging 121.2 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. Overall, they are 5th in scoring at 120.1 points per game.
When it comes to two-point shooting, Boston is 5th in the league in percentage but ranks near the bottom in attempts. Overall, they are 13th in field goal percentage.
The Celtics’ defense is presently ranked 6th in the league, allowing an average of 111.1 points per contest. Boston’s defense is currently forcing 12 turnovers per game, which is 6th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 1st in blocked shots, with an average of 6.6 rejections per game.
The Celtics enter this game as 16-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 113-109.
Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+16)
- Projecting a combined 222 points, we like the over
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jaylen Brown – Back – Questionable
- Luke Kornet – Hamstring – Probable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Hip – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- John Konchar – Calf – Questionable
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Xavier Tillman Sr. – Knee – Doubtful
- Ziaire Williams – Hand – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Wrist – Questionable
