Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 7, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics matchup is one of seven games on the NBA schedule for Saturday night. It's the first meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Celtics winning the past six and nine of the last 10 matchups since Jan. 22, 2020.

Memphis is coming off a 115-110 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. They are fourth in the Western Conference standings at 15-8, but are virtually tied with the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. Ja Morant might not be dunking a lot anymore, but he has the Grizzlies looking like a contender.

Meanwhile, the defending champions are looking to win their fourth game in a row in their current five-game homestand. The Celtics remain second in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 19-4. They outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night and are playing the second game of a back-to-back.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Game Details and Odds

The Grizzlies-Celtics game is scheduled for an 8 p.m. EST tipoff at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. It will be televised locally on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast in Memphis and NBC Sports Boston.

Fans can also watch the game via live stream on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: Grizzlies (+210) vs. Celtics (-258)

Spread: Grizzlies +6.5 (-110) vs. Celtics -6.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Grizzlies o237 (-115) vs. Celtics u237 (-108)

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips

Ja Morant averages 20.9 points per game this season and has an over/under of 20.5 points. Morant has scored at least 21 points or more three times in his last five games. He's coming off an eight-point performance, so he's possibly going over 20.5 on Saturday night against the defending champs.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has an over/under of 17.5 points, which is lower than his season average of 21.7 PPG. Jackson is slightly favored to go under 17.5 since he's done that in three of his last five games. However, you can take the risk and bet on him to score at least 18 points.

Jayson Tatum was recently named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for November. Tatum is playing like an MVP and is averaging 28.7 PPG this season. He's favored to score less than 26.5 points, but go against the odds for a better payout.

Jaylen Brown is favored to go under 23.5 points, which is surprising given his performances in his last three games. Brown has scored 29, 28 and 25 points, respectively. Defy the odds and bet on him to score at least 24 points against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction

The Boston Celtics are not surprisingly favored against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics are at home in front of their diehard fans and are still quite possibly the best team in the NBA. The Grizzlies might put up a fight, especially if Ja Morant bounces back.

The prediction is a win for the Celtics, while the Grizzlies cover the spread and the total goes over 237 points.