Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/29/2022

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Thursday, December 29, 2022

Venue:  Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -2, Raptors +2; Over/Under:  NL points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -2, Raptors +2; Over/Under:  NL points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -2.5, Raptors +2.5; Over/Under:  NL points

 

Memphis Grizzlies:  20-13 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

Toronto Raptors:  15-19 (5th place, Atlantic Division)

 

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Memphis Grizzlies:  6-4 last 10

Toronto Raptors:  3-7 last 10

 

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 20-13 record overall and they are 7-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in their last game. Ja Morant led the team in points in that game with 34 while Desmond Bane was next on the team with 14 points. Ja Morant led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Steven Adams led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 39.6% from the field, 26.7% from 3-point range, and 82.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.7 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 15-16-2 this season and their O/U record is 15-17-1.

 

 

 

The Raptors are coming into this game with a 15-19 record overall and they are 10-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game. Pascal Siakam led the team in points in that game with 36 while Gary Trent Jr. was next on the team with 20 points. Scottie Barnes led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Scottie Barnes led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 51.2% from the field, 26.1% from 3-point range, and 80.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.2 PPG against them. The Raptors have an ATS record of 17-17 this season and their O/U record is 19-15.

The current betting odds have the Raptors listed as a 2 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Raptors have not been great this season with a record below .500 but they have also been dealing with some injuries throughout the year. They are back healthy now though and they have started to get hot in their games lately after going through a very rough stretch. The Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the NBA right now but they haven't been that great in road games this year and they just lost 2 road games in a row. Now they have to play in Toronto where the Raptors have been a much better team all season and they will be getting the best effort from the Raptors here at home. The Raptors have been playing a lot better in their games lately than the Grizzlies have been and they will have the home advantage too. The Grizzlies have been terrible in their last 2 road games and this could be another game where they get upset on the road. The best way to place a bet here is on the Raptors to cover the spread in this game.

 

Grizzlies Raptors Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, December 29, 2022 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Raptors 110 Grizzlies 104.

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Memphis Grizzlies: 13-5 ATS off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite. 20-7 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 18-7 OVER against Atlantic division opponents. 

Toronto Raptors: 11-18 ATS as a home underdog. 9-1 OVER in non-conference games. 24-18 OVER off a home loss.

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies:  V. Williams Jr. (SG) Out indefinitely - Hip. D. Green (SG) Mid Feb - Knee.

Toronto Raptors:  C. Koloko (C) Ques Thurs - Knee. F. VanVleet (PG) Ques Thurs - Back. O. Porter Jr. (SF) Mid Jan - Toe. P. Achiuwa (PF) Early Jan - Ankle.

 

 

 

“All of us have just got to play better offensively. Myself, players. We've just got to be better.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s loss against the Suns in their game on Tuesday.

 

 

“I think the shots not going in are affecting our transition defense and it’s affecting our energy and fight a little bit.“ - Nick Nurse after his team’s loss against the Clippers in their game on Tuesday.

 

 

 

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Steven Adams

 

PG Fred VanVleet

SG OG Anunoby

SF Scottie Barnes

PF Juancho Hernangomez

C Pascal Siakam

 

 

PPG: J. Morant (27.1)

APG: J. Morant (7.8)

Reb/G: S. Adams (10.3)

 

PPG: P. Siakam (26.6)

APG: P. Siakam (6.8)

Reb/G: P. Siakam (8.5)

 

Coaches:

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)

Toronto Raptors: Nick Nurse (5th season)