The Boston Celtics aim to extend their winning streak to nine games as they face the Memphis Grizzlies in an interconference game on Monday night. Boston is coming off a victory against San Antonio on Saturday, while Memphis lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on the same night. The Celtics, currently second in the Eastern Conference, boast the best road record in the league for the 2024-25 season at 31-7. The Grizzlies are fifth in the West and have a home record of 25-12. Memphis recently appointed Tuomas Iisalo as interim head coach after firing Taylor Jenkins.
The game will tipoff at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won their previous game against the Celtics this season, a 127-121 victory in Boston on December 7. According to SportsLine consensus, the Celtics are 5-point favorites, and the over/under for total points is 236.5. Boston`s money line is at -200, while Memphis is at +166. Before making any bets on this game, consider the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model has a strong track record in NBA predictions, simulating each game 10,000 times and generating substantial profit for bettors over the past seasons. It is currently on a 155-115 run on top-rated NBA picks and has been particularly successful with spread picks this season.
The model has simulated the Celtics vs. Grizzlies game 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks and betting predictions. You can find the model`s picks on SportsLine. Here are the current betting odds for the game:
- Celtics vs. Grizzlies spread: Boston -5 at Bet365 Sportsbook
- Celtics vs. Grizzlies over/under: 236.5 points
- Celtics vs. Grizzlies money line: Boston –200, Memphis +166
- BOS: The Celtics have gone under the team total in 55 of their last 80 games.
- MEM: The Grizzlies have gone over the team total in 50 of their last 82 games.
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Why the Celtics could cover the spread
Jayson Tatum is coming off his 30th double-double of the season in the win against the Spurs. He scored 29 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out eight assists in that game. He has been consistently performing well, averaging 27.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, and six assists per game this season.
Jaylen Brown, a key offensive player for the Celtics (questionable with a knee issue), averages 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. In their previous game against Memphis, he scored 22 points.
Why the Grizzlies could cover the spread
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been in excellent form recently, scoring 23 or more points in three of his last four games. He scored 24 points in the recent loss to the Lakers. He is averaging 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game this season.
Ja Morant is coming off a double-double performance against the Lakers, with 22 points and 10 assists. In their last game against Boston, he scored 32 points. He averages 22.3 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game.
How to make Celtics vs. Grizzlies picks
SportsLine`s model is leaning towards the Under for the total points in the game, projecting 225 combined points. The model also indicates that one side of the spread has a nearly 60% chance of covering. Visit SportsLine to see the model`s NBA picks.
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