Raptors Vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds For Tonight’s Nba Game

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All of a sudden, the Toronto Raptors are in a battle to avoid the play-in. The Hawks, 76ers, Hornets, and Raptors sit between fifth and seventh in the East and are all separated by just three games.

That means Toronto can’t afford to give away games like tonight, when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies as 13.5-point favorites.

My Raptors vs. Grizzlies predictions break it all down and bring you my NBA picks for this matchup set to tip off at 8 pm ET at FedExForum in Memphis, on Friday, April 3.

Raptors vs Grizzlies prediction

Raptors vs Grizzlies best bet: Jakob Poeltl Double-Double (+225)

The Toronto Raptors' lack of killer instinct has been a recurring issue this season, and it was on full display in their last game when they lost outright to the Sacramento Kings as 13-point home favorites.

So, while you might think this is a game they can’t afford to give away, the Raptors have proven untrustworthy in this spot.

Instead, I’m going to focus on a player prop, for a guy who is all effort no matter the situation, and that’s Raptors big man Jakob Poeltl.

Poeltl has been battling injuries for much of the season, but he’s healthy now and playing his best basketball. The Raps center is averaging 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds over his last nine games, and he’s got a great shot at a big night vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies' injury report is something out of a horror story. Did you realize Taj Gibson was still in the NBA? Neither did I. But that just shows how rough a shape this roster is in.

Those injuries have really hampered the frontcourt, and since the All-Star break, they rank 28th in opponent points in paint per game and dead last in rebounding rate. Meaning opposing big men are a problem.

I love backing the Jak Attack to record a double-double in this matchup, particularly at this price. 

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It could be a big night for both of the Raptors big men. So, let’s go Over points and rebounds for both in this SGP.

For Jak, he’s topped this points number in six of his last nine games. While sportsbooks continue to undervalue Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Mamukelashvili is averaging 17.7 points over his last six games, scoring at least 13 in all six. He’s also hauled down six or more boards in four of his last five games overall.

Raptors vs Grizzlies SGP

• Jakob Poeltl Over 11.5 points
• Sandro Mamukelashvili Over 11.5 points
• Jakob Poeltl Over 7.5 rebounds
• Sandro Mamukelashvili Over 5.5 rebounds

Our "from downtown" SGP: Double-Double-Trouble!

Scottie Barnes has recorded a double-double in three of his last five games. Let’s do the double-double-double and keep the Sandro legs as well. 

Raptors vs Grizzlies SGP

• Jakob Poeltl double-double
• Scottie Barnes double-double
• Sandro Mamukelashvili Over 11.5 points
• Sandro Mamukelashvili Over 5.5 rebounds

Raptors vs Grizzlies odds

• Spread: Raptors -13.5 | Grizzlies +13.5
• Moneyline: Raptors -1000 | Grizzlies +650
• Over/Under: Over 233.5 | Under 233.5

Raptors vs Grizzlies betting trend to know

The Raptors have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 away games for +9.80 Units and a 25% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Grizzlies.

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