Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Dec 2024

Expect a Close Contest

The Grizzlies are more than capable of staying close to the Celtics so there’s a strong case for betting the underdogs against the spread here. Take the -110 for the +7.5 that is available.

9 Wins for Celtics in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Memphis Grizzlies previous game saw them claim a 115-110 home win over Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. Marcus Smart scored 18 points, with Desmond Bane getting 18 and Santi Aldama 15.

Boston Celtics won their last game 111-105, making it seven home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at TD Garden against Milwaukee Bucks. Jayson Tatum racked up 34 points and 10 rebounds, with Jaylen Brown having 25 points and Jrue Holiday 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics triumphed 131-91 when they last played the Grizzlies. This head-to-head was played at TD Garden. The Celtics have won six on the spin against the Grizzlies. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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The Grizzlies have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.5 points, 47.1 rebounds, 31.4 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.4 points and 43.6 rebounds per contest.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 19.9 points, Santi Aldama 8.0 rebounds and Desmond Bane 4.9 assists, while Jaylen Wells averages 2.3 (41.1%) 3-pointers made.

The Celtics have won 9 and lost 1 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.5 points, 44.9 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.0 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 109.3 points and 44.4 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 23.9 points and 9.2 rebounds, Derrick White 5.4 assists and Payton Pritchard 3.3 (41.8%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Jaylen Wells, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke, Desmond Bane.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Grizzlies should be able to battle hard and our pick is that they will cover the line in this NBA contest. It’s set at a more than generous +7.5 and you can get -110.

We take note of any injuries affecting each franchise before going ahead with our NBA predictions. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the basketball action.

Key Grizzlies vs Celtics stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in all of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in 8 consecutive games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Celtics in 7 of their last 10 games at home.

Grizzlies +7.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There’s the opportunity to sell points and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the bet. It means a riskier wager but a bigger return on the odds available.

Best Bet

Grizzlies +7.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Wells Over 9.5 Points -118

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies) has had Over 9.5 points in 5 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -118 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Jaylen Wells Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-104

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

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Jaylen Brown Over 3.5 Assists -154

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has had Over 3.5 assists in 8 of the past 9 games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -154.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

-118

Under 23.5

-114

Assists

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+116

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

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Correct Score Prediction

Grizzlies 113 - 117 Celtics

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Celtics to win 117-113. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics 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.

Celtics Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Boston Celtics as -294 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 75% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Memphis Grizzlies are trading at +235.

The current spread is 7 and total points is 236.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 236.5 can find odds of -110 available.

The Celtics are favorites at odds of -170 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Grizzlies available at +140 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

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Moneyline

Grizzlies

+235

Celtics

-294

Point Spread

Grizzlies +7

-106

Celtics -7

-114

Total Points

Under 236.5

-110

Over 236.5

-110

Jayson Tatum Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Jayson Tatum is available at -120 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -112 is available.

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-112

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 23.5

-118

Under 23.5

-114

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-122

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 18.5

-123

Under 18.5

-108

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 18.5

-120

Under 18.5

-112

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 16.5

-115

Under 16.5

-115

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 14.5

-122

Under 14.5

-109

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-114

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-104

Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

-109

Under 7.5

-122

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

-141

Under 7.5

+106

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+128

Under 5.5

-167

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+123

Under 5.5

-164

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-175

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+125

Under 4.5

-167

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+116

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-200

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-120

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 6.5

+108

Under 6.5

-143

Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-147

Under 6.5

+110

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+110

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-109

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-133

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 236.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 235: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.50 pts and allowed 112.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.30 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 235: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.50 pts and allowed 109.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.40 pts and allowed 109.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.00 (77.63%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.1, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 35.00
• Assists: 31.40
• Blocks: 6.60
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 16.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.30 (77.51%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 28.40
• Blocks: 7.40
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 22.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.30 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.40 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.70 (80.1%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 34.40
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 6.50
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 10.40
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 21.50 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.40 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.20 (80.42%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 6.70
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 12.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Kristaps Porzingis

9 Derrick White

Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup

0 Jaylen Wells

12 Ja Morant

13 Jaren Jackson Jr.

15 Brandon Clarke

22 Desmond Bane

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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