Raptors vs. Grizzlies Prediction and Odds: Don't Sleep on Toronto as a Live Dog
By Ben Heisler
The Toronto Raptors have been a far superior team on the road this season when they head to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. Toronto is 6-4 away from Scotiabank Arena, and could have a big boost tonight in the form of small forward OG Anunoby if he's able to suit up with a hip injury.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies return home to the FedEx Forum where they've won two in a row and look to keep their red-hot offense rolling following a big upset win vs. the Jazz in Salt Lake City Monday night.
Here are the latest odds ahead of tonight's matchup via WynnBET:
Raptors vs. Grizzlies Odds, Spread and Total
Spread
- Raptors: +3
- Grizzlies: -3
Moneyline:
- Raptors: +130
- Grizzlies: -150
Total:
- Total 220.5 (Over -110 / Under -110)
Raptors vs. Grizzlies Prediction and Pick
The Grizzlies offense is cooking with gas since the middle of November. In three of their last four games, they've put up 136, 120, and 119, with the latest coming in their upset win at Utah.
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. have been lethal. The three combined for 86 of Memphis' 119 points on Monday night, with Jackson Jr. winning it on a three-pointer with under 6 seconds to go.
The issue for Memphis is their defense. They're dead last in the NBA this season in team defensive efficiency and defensive rating, which can keep a team like Toronto in it until the very end.
The key will be Anunoby's health. If he's active, the Raptors add a 20-point scorer with 5.5 rebounds/game into the mix who's also a terrific on-ball defender with great length and size.
The consensus opening line for this game was Raptors +4, but with the move to +3, I'm expecting Anunoby to suit up, and will lean on the Raptors as a moneyline upset play, especially with Memphis coming off a huge road win.
LEAN: Raptors +130 Moneyline
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