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Heading into this game, the Toronto Raptors (15-19) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (20-13) in Tampa on Thursday, December 29 at Amalie Arena. Coming into this mid-season matchup, both of these teams will of course be searching for a win to build on. These two will tipoff at 7:30 PM ET, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context surrounding Thursday’s mid-season showdown, how have the Raptors and the Grizzlies stacked up against each other in the past?
So far this season, these teams haven’t fought yet and the Raptors are preparing to go all out in their first clash with the Grizzlies. In their previous meeting on November 30, 2021, the score was 91-98 in favor of the Grizzlies. In that game, the Raptors had a 39.56% field goal percentage and a 25.64% three pointer percentage, whereas the Grizzlies had a 38.71% field goal percentage and shot 29.41% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Toronto grabbed 44 rebounds and 14 assists while Memphis wound up with 54 boards and 18 assists.
Betting Preview for the Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors NBA Game on December 29 2022
Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Ontario
When: Thursday, December 29, 2022
Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
Record: 20-13 | Southwest Division Standing: 2
The Memphis Grizzlies have won six out of the last 10 games and are currently in 3rd place in the conference. In their most recent game they lost to the San Antonio Spurs, 119-131, in spite of the solid showing from JA Morant. In that game, Morant supplied 44 points (66.67 FG%) and Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points (54.55 FG%) and 13 rebounds. Check out our assessment further down to learn how this performance has shaped their odds for the upcoming game against Toronto on Thursday.
Absences and Injuries
The Grizzlies are short Danny Green (Knee).
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
Record: 15-19 | Atlantic Division Standing: 5
The Toronto Raptors were beaten by the New Orleans Pelicans in their most recent game on Wednesday, 99-113, due in part to a less than stellar performance from the team’s heavy hitters. Siakam yielded 20 points (47.06 FG%), whereas Kyle Lowry added 18 points (46.67 FG%) and 10 assists. The Raptors are in the bottom position in the division and currently 11th in the conference. Be sure to review our odds analysis for Thursday’s matchup below and consider how the team’s recent performance could influence their meeting versus Memphis.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Raptors are lacking Otto Porter Jr. (Toe). Fred Vanvleet (Back), Christian Koloko (Knee), and Precious Achiuwa (Ankle) are questionable.
Grizzlies vs Raptors | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Toronto Raptors (+118) at FanDuel
The Memphis Grizzlies are considered the favorite. The squad has a winning percentage of 61.54% for this month (a record of eight wins and five losses) while the Toronto Raptors have gotten 28.57% for this month (four wins and ten losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 225.5 Total Points (-110) at DraftKings
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be under 225.5.
The Toronto Raptors are recording 112.29 points per game so far this month. Alternatively, the Memphis Grizzlies are getting 114.62 points a game up through now this month.
Spread Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -2 Points (-114) at FanDuel
The Memphis Grizzlies will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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