Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Matchup

Check out our Grizzlies vs. Celtics prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Boston.

  • The Grizzlies face the Celtics in Boston at 15-8.
  • Memphis has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (7th).
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 115-110 win vs. the Celtics.
  • The Celtics sit at 19-4.
  • The Celtics are averaging 120.1 points per game so far.
  • The Celtics are coming off a 111-105 win vs. the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Celtics Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (15-8) will travel to Boston to take on the Celtics (19-4) in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 6.5 points and have won three straight games.

This game will be played at TD Garden and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 237 points.

Grizzlies vs. Celtics Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds BOS -6.5, MEM +210 | BOS -253 O/U 237

Grizzlies Preview: Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Boston?

The Grizzlies improved to 15-8 with a 115-110 win over the Kings on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 3 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 225 points fell well short of the 242.5 O/U line.

Memphis went on a decisive 15-0 run, turning a 78-73 deficit into an 88-78 lead. The game was tied at 86 going into the 4th quarter, but the Grizzlies outscored the Kings 29-24 in the final period to seal the win.

Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart each scored 18 points in the Grizzlies' win over the Kings, with Smart adding 8 points in the 1st quarter and another 7 in the 4th. Bane contributed 8 points in the 3rd quarter, and Jaren Jackson and Santi Aldama both added 5 points in the final period.

Memphis shot 47.5% from the field and made 13 three-pointers at a 34.2% rate. Smart hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Bane also connected on 50% of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Despite giving up 62 points in the first half, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 24 points in each to secure a 115-110 win over the Kings. Memphis held Sacramento to 39% shooting from the field.

The Grizzlies were particularly effective at defending the three, limiting the Kings to just 8 made threes on 22% shooting. Memphis also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Celtics Preview: Will Boston Win at Home?

With a 115-110 win over the Kings on Thursday, the Grizzlies improved to 15-8 this season. Memphis, playing at home, was favored by 3 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 242.5-point O/U line.

Memphis went on a crucial 15-0 run, turning a 78-73 deficit into an 88-78 lead. The game was tied at 86 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Grizzlies pulled away, outscoring the Kings 29-24 in the final period.

Jayson Tatum's 34 points and 10 rebounds led the Celtics to a win over the Bucks, with Tatum shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 40%. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, and Jrue Holiday contributed 20 points, knocking down 4 threes at 44.4%.

Boston made 17 threes, shooting 32.1% from deep and 46% overall. Tatum scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Holiday added 9 in the final period.

Defensively, the Celtics gave up 105 points to the Bucks but tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points to secure the win. Overall, they held Milwaukee to 42% shooting from the field.

Boston limited the Bucks to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. They sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where the Bucks hit 14 free throws. The Celtics grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 6 blocks.

Grizzlies vs Celtics Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 126 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 122 points per game in this stretch.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
  • Against the spread, the Celtics have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 5-0 straight up.

Grizzlies vs Celtics Prediction

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