NBA Betting Picks: Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors preview, prediction and picks

In tonight’s interconference matchup, the Memphis Grizzlies (10-10) are striving to improve their record to above .500 versus the inconsistent Toronto Raptors (9-12). Can the Raptors hand the Grizzlies their sixth away loss of the 2021-22 NBA season? 

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors news

Heading into Tuesday night’s intraconference battle, the Grizzlies are 11-9 against the spread this season, while the Raptors are 8-13 against the spread. This interesting contest airs live at 7:30 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Southeast and NBA League Pass. Referencing Land of Basketball’s database, these two teams have played one another in 51 all-time regular season games. Toronto is 27-24 versus Memphis. On Nov. 24, the Raptors defeated the Grizzlies 101-89.

Unfortunately for Raptors fans, the team ranks 30th in the league for bench scoring. Of the twenty-one games Toronto has played, their bench has been outscored in 15 of those games. In the last two contests alone, their bench has scored only 28 points. Needless to say, injuries are taking a heavy toll on their roster. In other news, former Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan commented on his bond with another former Raptors player, Kyle Lowry. DeRozan said, “If my mom had another son, it’d be Kyle. If his mom had another son, it’d be me.”

Brothers for life 💯 @DeMar_DeRozan | @Klow7 pic.twitter.com/Bs9pHnQtJl

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 28, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors betting lines and odds

Sportsbook: BetUS

Over/Under: 218

Point spread: Raptors -4 (-110)

Best moneyline: Grizzlies +160, Raptors -180

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors injury report

Grizzlies: PG Ja Morant (out indefinitely) | SG Sam Merrill (questionable) | SF Ziaire Williams (questionable)

Raptors: PG Goran Dragic (out indefinitely) | SF OG Anunoby (questionable) | C Khem Birch (questionable) | SG Gary Trent Jr. (questionable)

.@memgrizz status report, Nov. 30 at @Raptors:

QUESTIONABLE
Ziaire Williams – LT Knee Soreness

OUT
Sam Merrill – LT Ankle Sprain
Ja Morant – LT Knee Sprain

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) November 29, 2021

Anunoby and Birch have been ruled OUT for tomorrow's rematch with Memphis. Trent is listed as questionable. Dragic still away from the team.

— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) November 29, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors preview

Furthermore, in the Grizzlies’ 128-101 blowout win over the Kings on Sunday, forward Dillon Brooks scored a team-high 21 points in 21 minutes played. Guard Desmond Bane closed out his effort with 18 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26 minutes spent on the court. Plus, the Grizzlies out-rebounded the Kings 68 to 49, and they outscored them 72 to 36 in the paint.

Despite their hit-or-miss performances, they shot 50-for-104 (48.1%) from the floor and 13-for-39 (33.3%) from behind the arc. So far this season, Memphis ranks fourth in total rebounds and sixth for points scored. After this big win, the Grizzlies are now 7-5 at home, 3-5 away and 4-4 ATS on the road. They have won four out of their last 10 games.

As for the Raptors, in their 109-97 home loss against the Celtics, guard Fred VanVleet led his team in points, finishing his showing with 27 points in 40 minutes played. In thirty-seven minutes on the court, rookie forward Scottie Barnes contributed 21 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists as well. Based on the box-score game statistics, the C’s outscored the Raptors 29 to 21 in the fourth quarter.

In addition to Boston out-rebounding Toronto 53 to 44, the Raptors shot 35-for-93 (37.6%) from the field and 13-for-42 (31%) from three-point range. The team ranks 25th in total rebounds and 20th in total points scored, too. Keep in mind, the Raptors have won just three out of their past 10 games.

Projected starting lineup

Grizzlies: PG De’Anthony Melton | SG Desmond Bane | SF Dillon Brooks | PF Jaren Jackson Jr. | C Steven Adams

Raptors: PG Fred VanVleet | SG Svi Mykhailiuk | SF Scottie Barnes | PF Pascal Siakim | C Precious Achiuwa

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors prediction

Additionally, the total for tonight’s contest is set at 218. Regarding the spread consensus, 55% of bettors are leaning towards predicting the Raptors will cover the spread at Scotiabank Arena. Pertaining to the point total consensus, 58% of gamblers are hoping the total will go over 218. Thus far, Memphis is 5-4 as a selected favorite, 4-6 as an underdog and 4-4 ATS on the road, whereas Toronto is 2-3 as a favorite, 7-9 as an underdog and 1-8 ATS at home. That last statistic is significant.

For eye-catching betting trends, the Grizzlies are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 performances against the Raptors. Not to mention, the total has gone over in seven of their past seven contests. Next, Memphis is 1-7 straight up in the team’s previous eight games played versus Toronto. Lastly, they are 0-5 ATS in their last five matches versus Eastern Conference opponents, and they are 7-13 SU in their past 20 contests played in the month of November.

On the other side, the Raptors are 3-9 ATS in their previous 12 performances. Also, the total has gone over in seven of their last nine games. However, they are 0-5 ATS in their past five games played at Scotiabank Arena. And, the total has gone under in eight out of their previous nine home games when playing the Grizzlies. Finally, the Raptors are 3-9 SU in their past 12 games played in November. So, think about picking the Grizzlies to win and cover the spread.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors betting pick

Pick the Grizzlies to win, they will cover the spread and the total will go over 218. Memphis is a four-point underdog with BetUS.

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