The Boston Celtics (6-3) visit FedEx Forum on Monday to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (7-3). Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics are coming into this game following a solid 15-point road win over the New York Knicks on Saturday. Boston has been hot to start the season and is riding a 2-game win streak.
F Jayson Tatum has been the star for Boston and should be in the MVP conversation. He’s averaging 26.9 points per game and is shooting 45.3% from the field.
Memphis has an MVP candidate of its own in star G Ja Morant. The 4th-year guard is averaging 29 points per game and shooting 51% from the field and 50% from deep.
The Grizzlies had back-to-back losses against the Utah Jazz to end October, but have won 3 straight to start November, including a 103-97 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
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Celtics at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Grizzlies +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -3.5 (-117) | Grizzlies +3.5 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Celtics at Grizzlies key injuries
Celtics
- None
Grizzlies
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Celtics at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 118, Celtics 115
Moneyline
PASS.
If I can get 3.5 points, then I’d prefer playing that to the moneyline value.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-103).
The Grizzlies are good at many things that matter most when it comes to keeping games close. They rank No. 1 in offensive rebounding rate and No. 14 in turnover rate. On top of that, they sit 12th in effective field goal rate.
This team can do it all. Boston is in a similar situation with both teams struggling to defend, sitting 22nd (Memphis) and 23rd (Boston) in defensive rating.
The Grizzlies were 10-3 ATS as a home underdog last season and have yet to be in that position this season. Considering their strength at home and relative strength in impactful stats, I would back the Grizzlies +3.5 (-103).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 231.5 (-105).
The Celtics have the No. 2 effective field goal rate, and the Grizzlies rebound at a high rate.
With neither team a turnover-heavy side, and both in the middle of the pack in pace, I expect the opportunities each side has to be converted. These teams combined are 11-7-1 O/U this season.
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