Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will travel to take on the Toronto Raptors in a non-conference matchup. TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Scotiabank Arena.
The Raptors (-294) have lost two straight and are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference. They are favored by 7.5 points over the Grizzlies (+237), who are 13th in the Western Conference and have also lost two in a row. The over/under line for this game is 228 points.
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Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games that the Raptors have hosted the Grizzlies, they are a perfect 3-0. Looking back over the previous three times that the Grizzlies and Raptors have faced off, they have combined to average 220 points per game and have an over/under record of 0-2-1.
- Through their last three road games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Through their last three home contests, the Raptors offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 132. Toronto posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- The Raptors have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
As the underdog, Memphis has gone 9-20 this season and are 12-17 ATS as the underdog. In their games as the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -8.4 points per game. The Grizzlies have been the underdog in their last two games and have an ATS record of 12-11 on the road.
Memphis is 15-27 on the season and is currently 13th in the Western Conference. In their last game, they lost to the Bulls by a score of 125-96. The Grizzlies were 7.5-point underdogs in that game, giving them an ATS loss.
This season, Memphis has an O/U record of 18-23-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s line of 228 is higher than their season average of 221.5 points per game.
On the road, the Grizzlies are 11-12 for the season, and they are 17-25 ATS overall. In the Western Conference, they are in 13th place with a record of 12-21 against other teams in the West.
The Grizzlies’ offense has struggled this season, ranking 29th in scoring at 107.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 110.0 points per game compared to 105.2 at home. So far, they have been outscored NBA scoring average in 73.8% of their games.
When it comes to pace, Memphis is 12th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 29th at 43%. However, they are 9th in three-pointers made at 13.5 per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have struggled to get to the free-throw line, averaging 21.3 attempts per game (24th). In terms of assists, they are 26th in the league at 24.7 per game.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 42.9% of their games. Currently, they are 13th in the NBA at 113.6 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Grizzlies are forcing 13.8 per game, which is 21st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 3rd in blocked shots at 6.2 per game.
In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Knicks by a score of 126-100. The over/under line for that game was 229.5 points, and Toronto was getting 7.5 points as the underdog.
This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 23-19-1, and the under has hit in their last four games. Today’s over/under line is set at 228 points, and Toronto’s games have averaged 231.2 points per game.
Toronto has a record of 16-27 this season, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Raptors are 10-20 and 0-11 against Atlantic Division opponents.
As the favorite, the Raptors have a record of 8-7 and are favored by 7.5 points today. Against the spread, they are 21-22 overall and have gone 10-11 ATS at home.
Looking at their ATS performance, the Raptors have failed to cover the spread in their last two games, and they are 14-14 ATS as the underdog. For the season, their ATS record is 21-22.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Raptors are averaging 114.7 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 116.7 points compared to 112.6 at home.
In terms of pace, Toronto is 15th in the league with 98.8 possessions per game. They are also 2nd in the NBA in assists, averaging 29.6 per contest.
When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. From beyond the arc, they are hitting 35% of their attempts, which is 23rd in the league. In terms of three-pointers made, they are 24th in the NBA.
On defense, the Raptors come into the game ranked 18th in the league in points allowed at 116.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 113 points per contest (7th). On two point field goal attempts, the Raptors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.3% and allowing 38.0% from beyond the arc.
Even though they are considered 7.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 112-110 win for the Grizzlies.
Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- We like the Grizzlies on the moneyline (+237)
- The Grizzlies are also our pick on the spread at +7.5
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Ankle – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Xavier Tillman Sr. – Knee – Questionable
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
