NBA : Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 26, 2024 8:00PM EST @ FedExForum

Recently, the Raptors have struggled with consistency losses to the Knicks, Rockets, and Bulls, all in high-scoring affairs; while showing flashes of power, they have trouble closing out games, and their defense hasn’t been a good one as well. Memphis has been a little more varied in performance, though. It recently had a great victory against Atlanta while failing against the Clippers and Lakers in recent contests. Both teams have had ups and downs, and they would now want to make a statement by bouncing back. Adding injuries to both sides makes this match even more unpredictable.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Raptors 5.77 , Grizzlies 1.15

Spread: Raptors +11.5 , Grizzlies -11.5

Over/Under: 238.5

Team Recent Performance

Toronto Raptors

On December 24 the team fell to the New York Knicks, 125-139, as a 14-point underdog with the total exceeding 227.5. They also lost to Houston the day prior, 110-114, as a 9-point underdog, with the overall score surpassing 222. They fell to Brooklyn on December 20, Buddingh said, 94-101, as a 2-point favorite, with the total going under 218.5. On December 17, they fell to Chicago 121-122 as a 1-point underdog; the total went over 240. Finally, on December 13, they lost to Miami 104-114, 11.5-point underdog, the total going under 224.5.

Memphis Grizzlies

They fell to the LA Clippers on December 24, 110-114, the odds predicted them to favorite by 6, and the total went under 228.5. They beat Atlanta on December 22 with a score of 128-112 while also being on a 1.5-point favorite, and the total went over 232.5. Two days before that, December 20, they beat Golden State 144-93 with a 2-point favorite, the total going under 238.5. They lost on December 16 to the Los Angeles Lakers, 110-116, but were favored by 2.5; the game went under 237. On December 14, winning against Brooklyn, 135-119, as 10-point favorites saw the total go over 227.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Toronto Raptors are in their 6-4 head-to-head win over Memphis Grizzlies, who hold a 4-6 record. Both teams score almost the same in their wins against the spread at 6-4, but the Raptors are better head-to-head in average points scored: 109.90 against 106.30 for the Grizzlies. The trend continues with 53.20 average halftime points scored by the Raptors falling short of their rivals’ 56.00. While the Raptors’ field goal percentage stands at 45.49%, Grizzlies lag behind with 44.72% in their recent face-off. Rebounds per game for Memphis are 46.50 as opposed to Toronto’s 42.10. The Raptors are also the best beyond the arc in efficiency, hitting as many as 127 of their 326 attempts compared to those of the Grizzlies, who have hit only 121 of 348. Lastly, Toronto steals 10.60 compared to Memphis 8.50.

Team Injuries Update

Toronto Raptors

Jakob Poeltl (C, groin), Bruce Brown (PF, knee), Immanuel Quickley (PG, elbow), and Jamal Shead (PG, knee) are ruled out.

Memphis Grizzlies

Vince Williams (PF, ankle) and GG Jackson (SF, foot) are ruled out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 238.5.

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