The Memphis Grizzlies (4-8) and Boston Celtics (5-7) meet Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Split 1-1
The Grizzlies lost 133-120 to the New York Knicks on the road Tuesday, failing to cover as a 10-point underdog. The Over (233.5) cashed. G Ja Morant ended with 16 points on 4-for-14 shooting and 10 assists. While Memphis did show some promise offensively, its defense continues to let it down. The Grizzlies have allowed at least 114 points in 9 of 12 games this season.
The Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 102-100 Tuesday, closing as a 1.5-point road favorite. The Under (231.5) hit. F Jaylen Brown led the way with 24 points on 8-for-18 shooting. Boston has traded off winning and losing over its last 5 games, going 2-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. It is 4-8 ATS on the season.
Grizzlies at Celtics odds
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Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Celtics -250 (bet $250 to win $100)Against the spread: Grizzlies +6.5 (-110) | Celtics -6.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Grizzlies at Celtics key injuries
Grizzlies
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
F Brandon Clarke (knee) outC Zach Edey (ankle) outG Ty Jerome (calf) outG Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) out
Celtics
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
F Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Celtics picks and predictionsPrediction
Celtics 118, Grizzlies 110
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Celtics (-250) are too expensive, while the Grizzlies (+200) have been awful on the road and shouldn’t be expected to pull off the upset.
BET CELTICS -6.5 (-110).
The Grizzlies on the road have been terrible. They are 1-3 straight up and 0-4 ATS in away games, allowing at least 131 points in 2 of those performances. Memphis is just 1-8 ATS in its last 9 contests.
The Celtics, while not better at covering, do rank 12th in the NBA in net rating (Memphis sits 24th). That improves from 2.2 to 4.6 at home as well. They also rank No. 1 in turnover rate. It is tough to stay close to teams that don’t make many mistakes.
BET UNDER 229.5 (-110).
Both teams are trending toward the Under, and the Celtics play at the second-slowest pace in the NBA. Boston has gone Under in 2 straight contests, and it has tallied 111 or fewer points in 3 straight games.
Memphis has gone Under in 2 of its last 3 and in 6 of its last 8 performances. It has scored 109 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6. Considering those offensive woes mixed with the Boston style of play, take UNDER 229.5 (-110).
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