Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/20

The Boston Celtics visit the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday, March 20, 2026. The game starts at 8:00 PM and will be shown on NBCS. The Celtics have a strong record of 46-23, while the Grizzlies are at 24-44.

The Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference and lead the Atlantic Division. They are on a three-game win streak. The Grizzlies sit at 11th in the Western Conference and third in the Southwest Division. They recently won against the Denver Nuggets, ending a losing streak.

Celtics vs Grizzlies Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  • Venue: FedExForum
  • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Celtics -15.0 (-112), Grizzlies +15.0 (-110)

Boston Celtics Team Preview

The Boston Celtics are on a strong winning streak. They have won their last three games, defeating the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, and Washington Wizards. Their offense has been scoring over 110 points per game in these matchups.

Jaylen Brown is leading the team with an average of 28.5 points per game this season. Jayson Tatum is contributing with 20.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Derrick White adds 17.4 points and 5.6 assists per game.

On defense, the Celtics are performing well. They allow the fewest points per game in the league. They also rank high in steals and limit opponent field goal percentage effectively.

Memphis Grizzlies Team Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies recently won against the Denver Nuggets with a score of 125-118. Ty Jerome was a standout player, scoring 21 points and adding 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson II also contributed to the win with solid performances.

During the season, the Grizzlies have averaged 115.7 points per game, ranking them 14th in the league. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.0, which is 22nd overall. They are strong in free throw shooting, hitting 79.2% of their attempts, ranking 10th.

The Grizzlies face challenges with several players injured, including Ja Morant and Santi Aldama. Taj Gibson and GG Jackson II are doubtful for the next game. These injuries could impact the team’s performance as they navigate the remainder of the season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Celtics are the favorites with a spread of -15.0. They allow only 107.0 points per game, which is the best in the league. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, give up 118.6 points per game. With this strong defense, the Celtics are likely to cover the -15.0 spread. The projected score is Celtics 120, Grizzlies 104.

The over/under for the game is set at 228. The Celtics’ defense is strong, allowing few points, while the Grizzlies allow many. The projected total score is 224, suggesting a pick for the under at 228. The Celtics’ ability to limit scoring makes the under a reasonable choice.