Toronto Raptors (16-34) vs Memphis Grizzlies (34-16)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +7.5 -- Over/Under: 243.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they've reeled off nine wins from their past 10 games and they will be eager to earn a fourth straight victory after routing the Spurs in a 128-109 home win on Monday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 31 points on 10 of 21 shooting, Ja Morant added 25 points with 11 assists, GG Jackson provided the spark off the bench with 27 points while Zach Edey chipped in with 16 points and 14 rebounds. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 48 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Spurs from the start and poured in 34 points in the first quarter to jump out to a double-digit lead before they finished with a flurry in the fourth quarter to make it a complete blowout win at home.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been playing some of their best basketball of the season as they've won eight of their last 11 games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back in this one after falling just short to the Knicks in a 121-115 loss last night. Scottie Barnes led the team with 23 points and five assists, Jamal Shead added 16 points and nine assists off the bench, while Gradey Dick chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Raptors shot 52 percent from the field and 11 of 29 from the 3-point line as they worked so hard to cut a 23-point lead to just one point with 3:17 remaining, only to allow the Knicks off the hook in the end. The Raptors will play against the Thunder following this one.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last four home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won 19 of their last 20 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost 23 of their last 25 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 17 of their last 18 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies' last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the last nine night games between the Grizzlies and Raptors at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Grizzlies are still keeping an eye on Brandon Clarke, Marcus Smart, and John Konchar who are all questionable, while the Raptors have ruled out RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher once again. Both teams are coming into this meeting with plenty of winning momentum, but the edge still goes to the more consistent Grizzlies who have the advantage of an extra day off. It wouldn't be shocking if the Raptors pulled off the upset at home as they've definitely been playing solid basketball lately, but the Grizzlies have barely missed a step over the past two weeks and I think they stay hot with another win and cover here.
Peter’s Pick Memphis -7.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
