Grizzlies vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 7

  • The Celtics are -6.5 favorites vs. the Grizzlies
  • Total (Over/Under): 237.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | FDSM

The Memphis Grizzlies visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Grizzlies vs Celtics Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 15-8 against the spread, while the Celtics are 9-14 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies O
Boston Celtics U

Celtics vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Saturday‘s game with 79.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Grizzlies and Celtics.

Celtics vs Grizzlies Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Grizzlies will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 57.9% confidence.


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  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 46 of their last 69 games (+21.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 37 away games (+17.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+12.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 38 games (+12.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 67 games (+11.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 63 of their last 100 games (+24.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 72 games (+20.32 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 67 games (+15.38 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 36 games at home (+14.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 59 of their last 100 games (+10.90 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 15-8 (+6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI).

  • 15-8 against the Moneyline (+0.25 Units / 0.51% ROI)
  • 14-9 against the Over for game total points (+4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI)
  • 9-14 against the Under for game total points (-6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 9-14 (-6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI).

  • 19-4 against the Moneyline (+0.55 Units / 0.42% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 100 games (-38.15 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 59 games (-31.62 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 89 games (-26.50 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 59 games (-21.25 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 44 games at home (-16.60 Units / -6% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-20.77 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-19.65 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 71 games (-18.92 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 63 games (-16.45 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 65 games (-13.60 Units / -18% ROI)

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Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Grizzlies are 2-30 (.062) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .218

The Grizzlies were 1-28 (.034) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Grizzlies were 7-43 (.140) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .339

The Grizzlies are 9-27 (.250) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-9th-worst in the NBA. The Celtics have made 17.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest in the NBA.

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Celtics are 45-10 (.818) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics were 36-1 (.973) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .683

The Celtics are 52-7 (.881) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .634

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies are shooting 20% from three (12/60) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Grizzlies have an eFG% of 44% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Grizzlies averaged 1.20 points per shot (8,677 points/7,230 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Grizzlies averaged 1.18 points per shot (4,262 points/3,600 shots) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 17.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 16.4 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 19.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 37.7 defensive rebounds per game (867 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Grizzlies averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,785 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (1,128 blocks/186 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (544 blocks/91 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (20,398 points/16,796 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28


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