The Grizzlies are set to face the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, Jan 3. The game is scheduled for 8:00 ET while airing on BSSE. Memphis enters this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 230. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Grizzlies vs Raptors predictions below.
Grizzlies vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Grizzlies -1.5
- Total 230
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 3
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: FedExForum, Memphis TN
- TV: BSSE
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 123 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Although Memphis has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Will Toronto Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Heading into today’s game vs. the Grizzlies, the Raptors are 13-20 overall. In Eastern Conference play, the Raptors are 9-17 and they are 4-3 in non-conference games.
Coming into their game vs. the Cavaliers, Toronto had been averaging 114 points per game. However, in their most recent game, they put up 124 points. Leading the way for the Raptors was Pascal Siakam with 36 points, while Scottie Barnes added 20 points.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Raptors are 18th in the NBA at 115.2. On the road, they are giving up 118.1 points per game, which is 19th in the league.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored less than their season average 54.5% of the time vs. Toronto. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average 54.5% of the time.
On the glass, the Raptors are 7th in rebounds per game and 18th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also 12th in steals and 20th in blocked shots.
Does Memphis Have What it Takes at Home?
When looking at their overall record of 11-22, the Grizzlies are 8-10 on the road this season compared to 3-12 at home. In their last three games, the Grizzlies are 1-2.
In their last game vs. the Spurs, the Grizzlies put up 106 points. For the season, they are shooting 46.2% from the field and have made 12 three-pointers per game. Desmond Bane is the team’s leading scorer at 24.6 PPG while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 20.7 PPG.
So far this season, the Memphis Grizzlies have been a solid defensive team, ranking 13th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 113.4. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 111.7 points per game, which is 12th in the league.
One area where the Grizzlies have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 29th in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.1. Over their last five games, they have given up 38% shooting from beyond the arc.
Despite their struggles defending the three-point line, Memphis has done a good job protecting the paint. They are 5th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.9%. Overall, the Grizzlies are 4th in the NBA in blocked shots per game at 6.5.
Grizzlies vs. Raptors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Ja Morant and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. In this game against the Grizzlies, we suggest betting on the under for Ja Morant and his points prop set at 25.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 25.
- The Prop: Ja Morant Under 25.5 Points (-123)
Grizzlies vs. Raptors Predictions
The Raptors come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 230 and given that our model is projecting 220 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Raptors +1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook