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Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Raptors (7-23) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) Thursday. Tip-off from FedExForum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last year

The Raptors have lost 8 in a row after a 139-125 road defeat to the New York Knicks Monday. F Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 dimes. This team really shouldn’t be 7-23. The Raptors are tied for 16th at 112.1 points per game (PPG), but their defense is 26th at 117.3 PPG. The 3-point shooting is 23rd at 34.5%, but otherwise, this is a middling team that just hasn’t found its way and is a bit unlucky.

The Grizzlies fell to the LA Clippers 114-110 Monday. F Jaren Jackson Jr. (24 points), G Ja Morant (23) and G Desmond Bane (21) all eclipsed 20 points. They shot just 38% from the floor as a team and just 69% from the free-throw line, though. The Grizz are 7-3 over the last 10.

Raptors at Grizzlies 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 12:59 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Grizzlies -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +11.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Grizzlies key injuries

Raptors

G Bruce Brown (knee) out
C Jakob Poeltl (groin) out
G Immanuel Quickly (elbow) out
G Jamal Shead (knee) questionable
G Ja’Kobe Walter (illness) questionable

Grizzlies

C Jay Huff (ankle) out
G Marcus Smart (finger) questionable
F Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 130, Raptors 125

Moneyline

There’s no play here. Memphis should win, and I don’t expect a lot of defense to be played.

So let’s go with DESMOND BANE OVER 27.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (-110). He has gone for 18+ points in 5 of the last 8, and he’s averaging 6.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game in December.

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Against the spread

I like the RAPTORS +11.5 (-110) here with the points. As mentioned in the opener, they’re really not a 7-23 team. They’re also 6-3-1 ATS in the last 10 despite going 2-8 straight up. They’re also 19-10-1 on the season.

Over/Under

The Grizzlies are actually leading the NBA in PPG (122.7) and pace (104.3) and are 2nd in rebounds, all of which are a little surprising. So I look for a track meet here. Both teams are 5-5 O/U in their last 10 and coming off the holiday break; I look for the OVER 238.5 (-110) to cash.

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Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (24-30) and Memphis Grizzlies (32-20) meet Sunday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 7.5-point favorites Friday in a 117-111 win at the Houston Rockets. G Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 32 points as Toronto failed to cover for the 3rd consecutive game. The Raptors are 5-0 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Grizzlies in the last 5 meetings in Memphis.

The Grizzlies failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs Thursday in a 128-113 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers. Grizzlies G Dillon Brooks will serve a 1-game league-issued suspension Sunday for his role in an on-court incident with Cavaliers G Donovan Mitchell. Memphis is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games.

This is their 2nd meeting this season. In the 1st meeting on Dec. 29, the Grizzlies covered as 4.5-point road favorites with a 119-106 win.

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Raptors 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 4:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Grizzlies -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +4.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Grizzlies key injuries

Raptors

F O.G. Anunoby (wrist) out

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Dillon Brooks (suspension) out
F Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) questionable
G Ja Morant (wrist) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 111, Raptors 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Grizzlies (-180) should win, but they are a little overvalued on the moneyline considering Memphis is just 1-5 in its last 6 games without C Steven Adams. Bet the spread or total instead.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS +4.5 (-110).

The Grizzlies have struggled without Adams in the lineup this year and were outscored 64-44 in the paint at the Cavaliers. The Raptors are profitable this season as road underdogs (10-8 ATS, 55.6%) and showed signs of improvement at the Rockets before getting backdoored on the cover with less than 15 seconds remaining. Look for the Raptors to come out extra focused Sunday as Toronto wraps up its 7-game road trip at Memphis. Take the points.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-110).

The Under is 5-1 in Toronto’s last 6 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 7-1 in Memphis’ last 8 overall. The Under has hit in 34 of the last 45 meetings and Sunday should be another low-scoring matchup as both teams tighten up defensively in hopes of not dropping a 3rd game in their last 4.

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Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (9-8) host the Toronto Raptors (8-10) Wednesday at the FedExForum for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Toronto has dropped five of its past seven games (2-5 ATS), which includes a 119-104 loss at the Golden State Warriors Sunday. This is the fifth of Toronto’s six-game road trip. The Raptors are 7-11 ATS and 10-8 O/U with the 18th-best net rating (minus-0.1).

Memphis has won three of its past four games including a thrilling 119-118 victory at the Utah Jazz Monday. The Grizzlies are 10-7 ATS and 9-8 O/U but are ranked 25th in net rating at minus-5.1.

These teams split last year’s season series 1-1 overall and ATS with the road team winning and covering both meetings. Either side of the total cashed in each contest.

Raptors at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Grizzlies -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +3.5 (-112) | Grizzlies -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Grizzlies key injuries

Raptors

C Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) questionable
SF OG Anunoby (hip) questionable

Grizzlies

SG Dillon Brooks (hamstring) questionable
PG De’Anthony Melton (groin) questionable

Raptors at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 113, Grizzlies 111

Money line

“LEAN” to the RAPTORS (+125) for a small wager since I “like” Toronto plus the points in this spot.

The Raptors are 6-4 overall with a plus-2.6 margin of victory as a road underdog despite getting spanked by double-digits their last time out vs. the Warriors. Also, this feels like a “trap game” and I want to maximize the underdog’s value by “sprinkling” on the money line.

Against the spread

Definitely BET the RAPTORS +3.5 (-112) heavier than or instead of their money line. This crappy price point reeks and makes me feel as though oddsmakers are laying a trap for the public.

For instance, according to Pregame.com, three-fourths of the action is on Memphis but the Raptors have been steamed down from a 4.5-point underdog to the current price. That type of “reverse line movement” suggests the House wants to bait more pro-Grizzlies money.

Furthermore, Memphis isn’t as good as its record indicates. According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Grizzlies have the highest win differential based on net efficiency and the second-worst ATS margin. Essentially, Memphis has three more wins than it should.

Lastly, Toronto has the second-best ATS margin (plus-8.0) on the road and is 6-4 ATS in away games.

Over/Under

BET the OVER 221.5 (-110) for 1 unit because both teams like to push the pace and get out in transition, which is a major reason why both are one of seven teams to play more to the Over thus far.

On top of that, Yahoo! Sports app says the betting splits are even for the total but Pregame.com says it’s one-way traffic on the Under. Either way, I’m encouraged that more people aren’t betting the Over in Raptors-Grizzlies.

More importantly, both teams have a terrible defensive effective field goal percentage and both teams crash the glass on offense. So, whether it be second-chance points or wide-open 3-pointers, both offenses should put up points in this matchup.

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Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies NBA odds and lines, with basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Toronto Raptors (10-13) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (9-9) Monday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off at FedExForum. Below, we analyze the Raptors-Grizzlies NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Grizzlies have dropped three straight, including a 118-109 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday. They also failed to cover the spread in each of those losses, losing by at least 9 points in all three games. They’re just 3-6 straight up at home for the season.

The Raptors had a three-game win streak snapped with a 132-121 loss at the Atlanta Hawks Saturday. Toronto failed to cover the spread as a 1-point favorite. The Raps are 4-8 away from their 2020-21 season home of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Raptors at Grizzlies: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Grizzlies +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread/ATS: Raptors -3.5 (-105) | Grizzlies +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Grizzlies: Key injuries

Raptors

SF OG Anunoby (calf) out

Grizzlies

PF Brandon Clarke (calf) out
PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
SG De’Anthony Melton (shoulder) out
PF Justise Winslow (hip) out

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Raptors at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Raptors 117, Grizzlies 112

Money line (ML)

Back the RAPTORS (-155) to get back on track following the loss to the Hawks. They had won their previous three games all by at least 6 points.

The Grizzlies, who had won and covered the spread in seven straight before the active losing skid, don’t match up well against how the Raps want to win games. Toronto is third in the Association in 3-point attempts per game (41.9) and ninth in success rate (37.8%). Memphis holds the opposition to 33.2 threes attempted per game but allows a success rate of 38.2% on those.

On their own, the Grizzlies are shooting just 35.4% from 3-point range as a team. Memphis has a sizable edge in both rebounds and fouls per game, but turnovers are tight and Toronto ranks 13th in free-throw attempts per field-goal attempts; the Grizzlies are last.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Get better value by backing the RAPTORS -3.5 (-105) to win by at least 3 points. Three-point and free-throw shooting both heavily favor the visitors and those factors should allow Toronto to keep some separation late in the game.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go with the OVER 224.5 (-110) but on a lighter wager. The Raptors have played to five straight Overs and the Grizzlies are 4-1 against the O/U in their last five games.

The Grizzlies have the better overall defense with 109.8 points allowed per game, but they struggle on the perimeter and Raptors Gs Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell can take advantage of that.

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