Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 19/11/2023, 06:13  by Joseph King | Modified on 19/11/2023 at 07:20 in NBA Predictions

An inter-conference matchup on Sunday’s NBA slate sees the Eastern Conference leading Boston Celtics heading to Memphis to take on the 13th-place Grizzlies. The Celtics are seeking their sixth win in a row and are looking like the cream of the crop in the East. Their last outing resulted in a 108-105 win over the Raptors on Friday which was the second of their current four game road trip. The win has Boston with a league best 10-2 record and sitting one game clear of the 76ers. The Celtics are the current bookmakers favorites to win the NBA title and it’s hard to argue against that given their underlying numbers. Boston ranks first in both adjusted offensive and defensive rating and holds a league best +12.5 average scoring margin. For context, the next highest is Philadelphia at +7.9.

The Grizzlies have really been struggling without the services of star point guard Ja Morant. Memphis had huge expectations this season after finishing second in the West last year with a 51-31 record. However, Morant missing the first 25 games of the season has thrown a wrench in those plans with the Grizz now sitting on a 3-9 record and 13th-place. Things won’t get any easier for them now as they come into this game as heavy underdogs despite playing this one at the FedExForum. Things have looked on the up in Memphis recently with the Grizzlies winning their last two contests. Their most recent finish was a 120-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs and they took care of the LA Clippers 105-101 six days prior to that. They’ll have to deal with playing the second leg of a back-to-back here however.