Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies prediction, odds, TV channel
The Boston Celtics appeared well on their way to a bad beat against the Atlanta Hawks this past Tuesday despite entering the tilt as a 5.5 point favorite at home.
Then, the third quarter happened, and behind Jayson Tatum’s 10 points in the frame, the Cs deficit morphed into a four-point lead by the end of it.
Winning by nine, the Celtics covered the spread and proved to be a level of resilient that justifies the 538’s RAPTOR projection that projects Boston to be the overall odds-on favorite to claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy this coming June.
At 37-27, Ime Udoka has this team in a position that few would have predicted after a slow start that had many wondering whether or not the postseason was even an option. That said, they’re still sitting in the #6 seed, with the Eastern Conference proving to be exceptionally deep in 2021-22.
Boston faces a tough test on Thursday night with the 43-20 Memphis Grizzlies, the Western Conference’s #3 seed. Memphis enters the T.D. Garden having won eight of their last 10 games. Ja Morant has lead the charge, scoring over 40 points in three of the team’s last four games.
Does Boston survive a tough interconference matchup against one of the league’s brightest young stars?
Hardwood Houdini has a prediction, odds, and TV information for the Thursday night matchup at 100 Legends Way:
Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies odds, spread, over/under
According to WynnBet, the Celtics are a 2.5-point underdog against the Grizzlies at home. Memphis is a favorite on the road at -150, with the Cs moneyline set at +125. The over/under for the game has been placed at 223 points.
Celtics vs. Grizzlies channel
You could catch the action locally on NBC Sports Boston and Bally Sports Southwest as well as NBA League Pass.
Celtics vs. Grizzlies prediction
Jaylen Brown being absent makes betting the ML or even taking the +2.5 a risky play. The under once again looks attractive to the Houdini.