Boston Celtics at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Memphis Grizzlies (3-9) welcome the Boston Celtics (10-2) to FedExForum Sunday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Celtics vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Boston won 2-0 last season

The Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs on the road 120-108 Saturday, covering as 3.5-point favorites. Memphis has won 2 of its last 3 after losing 8 of its 1st 9. It is 4-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 1-4 ATS at home. Memphis is led by G Desmond Bane, who is averaging 25.5 points per game.

The Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 108-105 on the road Friday, failing to cover as 9-point favorites. Boston has won 5 in a row and has covered 4 of those. It is 6-4-2 ATS and 5-6-1 O/U this season. The Celtics are 2-3-2 ATS on the road and are led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.5 points through 12 games.

Celtics at Grizzlies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Grizzlies +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Grizzlies key injuries

Celtics

F Jaylen Brown (adductor) questionable

Grizzlies

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 111, Grizzlies 107

Moneyline

PASS.

The Celtics (-320) have played significantly better basketball this season, but at -320, there's no value in backing the road favorite.

Against the spread

BET GRIZZLIES +7.5 (-110).

The Celtics have not been good for bettors on the road. They are 2-3-2 ATS and are 1-3 ATS over their last 4 road games. Boston could also be without its 2nd-leading scorer in Brown, and his presence appears to be priced in.

Memphis is 2-1 straight up and 2-1 ATS over its last 3 games, all of which were on the road. The Grizzlies have the talent to turn their season around, and they seem to be putting the pieces together as of late.

Couple the Celtics' road struggles with the Grizzlies' recent surge, and it makes sense to back GRIZZLIES +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 222.5 (-110).

The Grizzlies are 3-3 O/U over their last 6 games and have scored 110 or fewer in 2 of their last 3. They will be battling a team that ranks 2nd in the league in defensive rating.

The Celtics defense has held opponents to under 110 points in 6 straight games. It has held 2 of the last 4 opponents to under 100, and Boston is 0-5-1 O/U in its last 6 games.

Put it all together, and back UNDER 222.5 (-110).

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