Grizzlies vs. Raptors Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Thursday, December 26, 2024 ...Middle East

The Toronto Raptors (7-23) are heavy underdogs (-12) as they try to break a three-game road losing streak when they square off against the Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at FedExForum. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on TSN and FDSSE. The point total is set at 239 for the matchup.

Grizzlies vs. Raptors Odds

Grizzlies odds to win: -699 Raptors odds to win: +500 Spread: Grizzlies (-12) Total: 239

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Game Time and Information

When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee TV: TSN and FDSSE

Who Will Win Grizzlies vs. Raptors?

Grizzlies and Raptors Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

The Grizzlies are winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 12-point favorites.

The Raptors have a 2-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 12 points or more this season.

The Grizzlies and the Raptors combine to average 4.2 fewer points per game than the total of 239 set for this game.

Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 230.3 points per game, 8.7 fewer than the point total for this game.

The Grizzlies’ average point total in matchups this year is 231.8, 7.2 points fewer than the over/under in this game.

The average point total for Toronto this season is 11.2 points fewer than this game’s over/under.

Memphis has a 21-8-1 record against the spread this season.

The Raptors have gone 17-11-2 ATS this year.

Grizzlies Stats & Insights

The Grizzlies outscore opponents by 9.7 points per game (scoring 122.7 points per game to rank first in the league while giving up 113 per contest to rank 15th in the NBA) and have a +291 scoring differential overall.

The Grizzlies win the rebound battle by 4.2 boards on average. They collect 48.2 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the league, while their opponents grab 44 per outing.

Memphis knocks down 13.9 three-pointers per game (12th in the league), while its opponents have made 13.3 on average.

The Grizzlies score 113.5 points per 100 possessions (sixth in the league), while allowing 104.8 points per 100 possessions (fourth in the NBA).

The Grizzlies’ offense has been much worse at home (122.4 PPG) compared to road games (123.1 PPG). However, their defense has been much better at home (110.1 PPG allowed) compared to road games (116.8 PPG allowed).

Raptors Stats & Insights

The Raptors have a -158 scoring differential, falling short by 5.2 points per game. They’re putting up 112.1 points per game, 16th in the league, and are allowing 117.3 per outing to rank 26th in the NBA.

Toronto wins the rebound battle by 1.6 boards on average. It records 45 rebounds per game, ninth in the league, while its opponents pull down 43.4.

The Raptors hit 11.5 three-pointers per game (28th in the league), 1.8 fewer than their opponents. They are shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc (23rd in NBA) and opponents are shooting 35.1%.

The Raptors rank 23rd in the NBA with 107.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 23rd defensively with 113.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.

Toronto averages 113.8 points per game at home, and 110.1 on the road.

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Grizzlies Key Players to Watch

The Grizzlies active scoring leader is Jaren Jackson Jr., who averages 21.5 per contest to go with 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

Santi Aldama adds 13.3 points, 3.1 assists and 7.4 rebounds per contest. Scotty Pippen Jr. puts up 10.7 points, 5.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Aldama leads active Grizzlies in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.

Jackson racks up 1.4 steals and swats 1.6 shots per game.

Raptors Key Players to Watch

The Raptors go-to guy, RJ Barrett, leads active Raptors players in both scoring (23.5 points per game) and assists (6.1 assists per game).

Jakob Poeltl’s per-game averages this season are 15.5 points, 2.7 assists and 11 rebounds.

Gradey Dick averages 2.6 made threes per game.

Poeltl is a strong defensive option with 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.