Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

At 8:00 ET, the Celtics (-253) will look to extend their win streak to four games when they host the Grizzlies (+210). The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is currently sitting at 237 points.

Memphis is currently 15-8 and 4th in the Western Conference, while Boston is 19-4 and 2nd in the East. The Celtics are favored by 6.5 points at TD Garden and this game will be televised on NBCS.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +6.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-140 in favor of the Celtics.
• Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 20 threes.

Will Memphis Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

With a 115-110 win over the Kings on Thursday, the Grizzlies improved to 15-8 this season. Playing at home, Memphis was favored by 3 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 225 points fell short of the 242.5 O/U line.

Memphis went on a decisive 15-0 run, turning a 78-73 deficit into an 88-78 lead. The Grizzlies outscored the Kings 29-24 in the 4th quarter to close out the game.

Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart each scored 18 points in the Grizzlies’ win over the Kings, with Bane adding 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Smart also contributed 4 made threes, shooting 50% from deep.

Memphis hit 13 threes at a 34.2% rate, while shooting 47.5% overall. Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson added 15 points each, with Aldama scoring 5 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Despite allowing 32 points in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, giving up just 24 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a win. Memphis held the Kings to 39% shooting from the field.

The Grizzlies were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited the Kings to just 8 made threes on 22% shooting. Memphis also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Taking a Look at the Celtics Chances at Home

Boston improved to 19-4 on the season with a 111-105 win over the Bucks on Friday. The Celtics were favored by eight points at home, but the Bucks kept it closer than expected. The game’s total of 216 points fell short of the 228.5-point line.

Boston trailed 82-78 going into the 4th quarter but turned things around by outscoring Milwaukee 33-23 in the final period to secure the win.

Jayson Tatum’s 34 points and 10 rebounds led the Celtics to a 111-105 win over the Bucks, with Tatum shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 40%. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, and Jrue Holiday contributed 20 points, making 4 threes at 44.4%.

Boston made 17 threes, shooting 32.1% from deep and 46% overall. Tatum scored 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Holiday added 9, and Brown had 7 in the final period.

Defensively, the Celtics gave up 105 points but tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points to secure the win. They held the Bucks to 42% shooting overall.

Boston limited Milwaukee to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Bucks went 14/17 from the line. The Celtics grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 6 blocks.