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The Boston Celtics (19-4) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (15-8) to TD Garden Saturday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting, Celtics won last season’s series 2-0
The Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 Friday, closing as an 8-point home favorite. F Jayson Tatum put up a game-high 34 points. Boston has won 10 of its last 11 games yet is just 3-8 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 9-14 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 Thursday, closing as a 3-point home favorite. They were led by G Desmond Bane, who scored 18 points; however, the Grizzlies ended with 7 players in double figures. Memphis has won 7 of its last 8 and is 6-2 ATS in those. It is 15-8 ATS on the season.
Grizzlies at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +6.5 (-110) | Celtics -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Grizzlies at Celtics key injuries
Grizzlies
- C Zach Edey (ankle) out
- G Marcus Smart (ankle) questionable
Celtics
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- C Al Horford (toe) questionable
- C Kristaps Porzingis (leg) questionable
- F Jayson Tatum (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 119, Grizzlies 116
Moneyline
PASS.
The Celtics have consistently won at home and should come out on top Saturday. However, they are far too expensive to play to win outright. While the Grizzlies have enticing odds, they are better played on the spread.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +6.5 (-110).
The Grizzlies have been on fire, much like the Celtics. They are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games and are 4-1 ATS on the road in that stretch. Memphis has scored at least 115 in 8 straight games and should score enough to keep pace with Boston.
In their last 10 games, the Celtics have gone 9-1 straight up but are just 2-8 ATS. They have won and not covered in 7 of those. Boston has scored 111 or fewer in three of its last 4.
Expect Memphis to be able to keep things close. Back GRIZZLIES +6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 239.5 (-115).
The Celtics have gone Under in three of their last four games and sit 23rd in the NBA in pace. Boston has allowed 105 or fewer in 5 of their last 8, going 3-5 O/U.
Memphis is 2-4 O/U in its last 6 games and has scored 120 or fewer in 3 of its last 4. It has allowed 111 or fewer in 4 of its last 6. Considering this lofty total and those trends, back UNDER 239.5 (-115).
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