| MATCHUP | Boston Celtics | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 46-23 | 24-44 |
| Spread | -15.5 -108 | +15.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -1200 | +750 |
| Total | Over 229.5 (-110) | Under 229.5 (-110) |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Friday, March 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Warriors and Suns and play the Timberwolves next. The Celtics have won 21 of their last 29 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 107.1 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 20.7 points and 8.5 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer, and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Bulls, beat the Nuggets and play the Hornets next. The Grizzlies have lost 8 of their last 9 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 20.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The home team has won six of the Celtics’ last seven games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in three of their last four home games.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 14 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have lost 16 of their last 17 games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight night games against the Celtics following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jaylen Brown is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Payton Pritchard ranks 6th amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (4.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record five or more losses when leading by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.3).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.7).
Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen, Santi Aldama, and Brandon Clarke. Jahmai Mashack is questionable.
The Celtics will be without Nikola Vucevic.
Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
This is a lot of points, but the Celtics keep winning games and are 40-28-1 ATS on the season. Back in November the Celtics beat the Grizzlies by 36 points and they’re even better now. The Grizzlies have one of the more banged-up rosters in the league. Also, the Celtics are 9-1 ATS under the 2026 calendar as a double-digit favorite. When the Celtics are supposed to win comfortably, they do. That’s a trend I can get behind. Give me the Celtics in a road blowout.