Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 03/01/2023, 06:31  by Joseph King | Modified on 03/01/2024 at 06:43 in NBA Predictions

The struggling Memphis Grizzlies will look to make it two straight when they host the Toronto Raptors in this inter-conference NBA matchup. Memphis is currently sitting 13th in the Western Conference with a 11-22 record while Toronto sits 12th in the East with a 13-20 mark. The return of Ja Morant sparked a four game winning streak for the Grizzlies, prompting many to debate whether or not Memphis could overcome their poor start to sneak into the playoffs. The Grizz would then go on to lose three straight before putting an end to the losing streak with a 106-98 win over the Spurs on Tuesday. They’ll now play the second leg of a home back-to-back with little room for error. The hosts simply have to take advantage against sub .500 teams like the Raptors if they are to make a push for the postseason in the remaining 49 games.

Toronto were able to get another win on the board after a 124-121 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was only the 13th of the season for the Raptors who now trail the 10th-place Chicago Bulls by only one game in the East standings. The victory snapped a two game losing streak and was only the team’s second in the last seven games. It also continued a recent trend that the Raptors have had of playing out high-scoring games. While they’re averaging 114.0 points per game on the season, Toronto has put up an average of 124.0 points per game over their last five outings. While their scoring is up, they’re also giving up points at a much higher clip. The last three games have seen the Raptors give up an average of 123.3, the fourth-highest in the league and well above their 115.2.