Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Mar 2025

Celtics to Overpower Grizzlies

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Celtics at -4.5. We can get odds of -112 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Grizzlies.

8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Games for Celtics

Boston Celtics won their previous game 121-111. This road victory at Frost Bank Center against San Antonio Spurs was their eighth on the spin. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, with Jrue Holiday getting 21 and Luke Kornet 15.

Memphis Grizzlies have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 134-127 home defeat to LA Lakers at FedExForum. Desmond Bane managed 29 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24, with Ja Morant registering 22 points and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Grizzlies won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 127-121 victory was registered against the Celtics at TD Garden. The Celtics have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L

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The Celtics have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 80.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 104.9 points and 40.8 rebounds per contest.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 19.1 points, Luke Kornet 6.7 rebounds and Derrick White 5.6 assists, while Sam Hauser averages 3.5 (47.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Grizzlies have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.1 points, 43.1 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 84.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.4 points and 44.7 rebounds.

Desmond Bane is averaging 18.8 points and 2.9 (47.5%) 3-pointers made. Zach Edey has an average of 5.6 rebounds and Scotty Pippen Jr. 5.6 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Xavier Tillman.

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Jaylen Wells, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Zach Edey, Desmond Bane.

Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Picks

The best betting angle could be Celtics on the spread. You can land odds of -112 that the favorites are able to cover the -4.5 line and they're more than capable in this NBA contest.

In order to come up with the best basketball predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available NBA stats.

Key Celtics vs Grizzlies stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Celtics in all of their last 5 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 consecutive games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 2 consecutive games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 6 of their last 10 games against Celtics.

Celtics -4.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

There's always the option to buy and sell different amounts of points and effectively choose the line which makes the most appeal. It all comes down to how risky or safe you want to play things.

Best Bet

Celtics -4.5 @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ja Morant Over 6.5 Assists -112

Ja Morant (Grizzlies) has recorded Over 6.5 assists in 4 straight home games. We’re happy to take the -112 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

Latest Ja Morant Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

-109

Under 23.5

-122

Assists

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-120

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-128

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Jaylen Brown Under 19.5 Points -123

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has recorded an average of 15.17 points in the past 6 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -123.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

-105

Under 19.5

-123

Assists

Over 4.5

+122

Under 4.5

-159

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-132

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 118 - 111 Grizzlies

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Celtics to record a 118-111 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think Celtics Likeliest to Win

The sportsbooks have Boston Celtics at -189 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 65% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Memphis Grizzlies are least likely to win at +160.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 236.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 236.5, there are odds of -112.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, the Celtics are favorites and they can be backed at -145 to attain this total first. If you want to back the Grizzlies, then odds of +115 can be found.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every event on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Celtics

-189

Grizzlies

+160

Point Spread

Celtics -4.5

-112

Grizzlies +4.5

-108

Total Points

Under 236.5

-112

Over 236.5

-108

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Jayson Tatum is available at -106 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -125 is available.

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 28.5

-106

Under 28.5

-125

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 23.5

-109

Under 23.5

-122

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 21.5

-115

Under 21.5

-115

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 19.5

-120

Under 19.5

-112

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 19.5

-105

Under 19.5

-123

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 17.5

-118

Under 17.5

-114

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 15.5

-125

Under 15.5

-108

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-118

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 8.5

+102

Under 8.5

-135

Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

-125

Under 7.5

-106

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-120

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-161

Under 5.5

+120

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

+123

Under 5.5

-161

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+122

Under 4.5

-159

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-104

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+125

Under 4.5

-167

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+142

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-120

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-133

Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

-143

Under 7.5

+108

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-103

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-128

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+108

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-132

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-128

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-152

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-143

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 221.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 221.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 236.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.40 pts and allowed 104.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.60 pts and allowed 104.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 238.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 247.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 236.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.10 pts and allowed 119.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 124.30 pts and allowed 123.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.60 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 18.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.00 (80.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 10.40
• Personal Fouls: 16.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.40 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.80 (80%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 11.00
• Personal Fouls: 15.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.80 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (84.62%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 28.60
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.10 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.80 (86.24%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.4, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 29.50
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup

0 Jaylen Wells

12 Ja Morant

13 Jaren Jackson Jr.

14 Zach Edey

22 Desmond Bane

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

26 Xavier Tillman

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak