| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +6 |
| Boston Celtics Line | -6 |
| Total | 237.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Two of the hottest teams currently in the NBA, that are both sitting on the top-4 of their respective conference are clashing tonight, when the Boston Celtics are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics have been the second-best team in the NBA this season and are on a roll lately, having lost only once in their last 11 games. The Grizzlies have been doing extremely well lately, especially with Ja Morant back in the lineup and have lost only once in their last eight games.
Below is a detailed analysis for Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Jason Tatum are day-to-day
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: Luke Kennard is day-to-day, GG Jackson, Zach Edey, Vince Williams are out.
Boston Celtics Form and Trends
The Celtics have a 18-4 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the East. Boston is 9-13 against the spread and 11-10-1 in over/under. The Celtics have a 9-2 home record but just 4-7 against the spread, with a +9.1-point differential. Boston is 9-1 in their last 10 games, but 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 home games.
Boston is coming off a 130-120 win over Detroit, even though they shot worse than the Pistons from the field (49% to 51%). All of Boston’s starters scored double digits, led by Jaylen Brown with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
Jason Tatum leads Boston in scoring this season, with an average of 28.4 points, adding 8.6 rebounds and a team-high 5.6 assists. Jaylen Brown adds 25.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
Memphis Grizzlies Recent Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 15-8 record this season and are sitting on the fourth place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 15-8 against the spread and 14-9 in over/under. The Grizzlies have a 4-5 road record and are 5-4 against the spread, with a +4.2-point differential. Memphis is 7-1 in their last 8 games and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 115-110 win over Sacramento, as they held the Kings into just 40% shooting. Memphis had seven players in double digit scoring, led by Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart with 18 points apiece.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 21.7 points, shooting with 51.3% from the field, adding 5.8 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 20.9 points, 4 rebounds and a team-high 8.5 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Celtics are third-best in the NBA with 120.5 points per game. They shoot 46% from the field (19th) and 37.6% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, they allow 110.2 points per game, which is 8th in the league.
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the second-best team in the NBA, with 121.1 points per game. They have the fourth-best field goal percentage, with 48.7% and a 34.8% three-point percentage (18th). Defensively, they allow 113.1 points per game, which ranks 17th in the league.
The Celtics are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against the Grizzlies, and 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Boston. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction, the Celtics are coming as home favorites. I cannot fade the Celtics at home the way they are playing this season, as they are winning by an average of 9.1 points, while the Grizzlies are below average on the road and have been dominated by the Celtics in recent years, especially in Boston. The Celtics also have the luxury of playing their third straight home game, so their players have been in Boston for a week now. I expect the Celtics to take care of this at home, so take the Boston Celtics and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Pick: Boston Celtics -6