The rising Memphis Grizzlies and young star point guard Ja Morant visit Tampa, Fla., on Saturday night to wrap up their season series with the Toronto Raptors.
The NBA odds will depend on a few injuries and whether any key players rest – which seems likely for the Dinos.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Memphis is going to reach the play-in tournament in the Western Conference and could be an NBA title contender down the road with a core group of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and former Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas. The team also has two good players from Canada in Dillon Brooks (played at Oregon) and Brandon Clarke (Gonzaga).
On Feb. 8 in Memphis, the Raptors knocked off the Grizzlies 128-113. Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam each scored 32 points. The Dinos outscored Memphis 34-16 in the fourth quarter – they seemed to be energized when Coach Nick Nurse was ejected in the third quarter. Kyle Lowry left in the first half with bask spams.
Valanciunas led Memphis with 27 points and 20 rebounds, while Brooks had 22 points. Morant, the former NBA Rookie of the Year, was just 5-for-17 from the field for 18 points. He’s one of the most exciting players in the league, though.
Toronto is 9-1 straight up and against the spread in the past 10 meetings. The SU loss was in January 2017 in Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is 1-1 on a three-game road trip and right at .500 on the season at 33-33. The Grizz were upset Thursday at tanking Detroit, 111-97, in the second of a back-to-back. The Grizzlies clearly looked tired the night after a barn-burner in Minnesota. Ja Morant led Memphis with 20 points, and Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 16 rebounds. He’s third in the NBA in rebounding at 12.3 per game and that average would be a franchise record. Grayson Allen and Xavier Tillman were out and both are questionable here.
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry was selected by Memphis with the 24th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft.
Toronto Raptors
It’s almost as if the Raptors didn’t want to make the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. They faced an absolute must-win game in Tampa on Thursday vs. Washington already without the injured OG Anunoby and Chris Boucher then actually rested Kyle Lowry. In a must-win game. Toronto was up 13 in the third quarter but lost 131-129 in overtime to essentially ends its season from a playoff standpoint.
Pascal Siakam matched his career high with 44 points (along with 11 rebounds and seven assists) for the Raptors but missed a long three-pointer at the end of OT. Gary Trent Jr. returned from a six-game injury absence and had 25 points. Yuta Watanabe went from probable to ruled out with an ankle injury. The Wizards had lost nine in a row in the series.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Grizzlies vs. Raptors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 May 1:29pm | MEM | -5.5 -110 | O +228 -110 |
| Closing 8 May 10:37pm | MEM | -6.5 -110 | O +226 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
| Points |
19.11 |
| Assists |
7.38 |
| Rebounds |
12.52 |
| FG% |
59.2 |
| Steals |
1.22 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
21.36 |
| Assists |
7.35 |
| Rebounds |
7.58 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
8.2 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
57.9 |
| Steals |
2.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
19.11 |
| Assists |
7.38 |
| Rebounds |
12.52 |
| FG% |
59.2 |
| Steals |
1.22 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
21.36 |
| Assists |
7.35 |
| Rebounds |
7.58 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
8.2 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
57.9 |
| Steals |
2.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Kyle Anderson (SF)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Brandon Clarke (PF)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Ja Morant (PG)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Sean McDermott (SF)
Xavier Tillman (PF)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Jalen Harris (PG)
Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kyle Anderson (SF) | Ques Sun | Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Anderson sat out the previous game with right thumb soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play Sunday against the Warriors. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Brooks was absent from the lineup during the last game due to left knee soreness, and there is no indication if he will participate in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors. |
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| Brandon Clarke (PF) | Ques Sun | Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Clark sat out the previous game with right thigh soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. will be held out of the lineup for Friday's clash with the Kings as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Ja Morant (PG) | Ques Sun | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Morant was held out of the last game due to back soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court versus the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Ques Sun | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Valanciunas missed the last game due to a back injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out Tues | Rest - 11 / 05 / 21 | 2-7 | 5-4 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. will not be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Mavericks, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Ques Thurs | Back - 11 / 05 / 21 | 2-7 | 5-4 | + - |
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Valanciunas missed the last game due to back soreness, and it is unknown if he will take the court on Thursday against the Kings. |
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| Sean McDermott (SF) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 06 / 05 / 21 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
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McDermott is out of the lineup with left foot soreness, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Xavier Tillman (PF) | Ques Mon | Illness - 06 / 05 / 21 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
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Tillman sat out the previous two contests with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Monday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's showdown with the Pacers as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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VanVleet will not line up against the Pacers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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VanVleet will not line up against the Mavericks on Friday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jalen Harris (PG) | Doub Fri | Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Harris is nursing a foot injury, and he is not expected to dress for Friday's tilt with the Mavericks. |
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| Yuta Watanabe (SG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Watanabe was held out of the previous game with a foot injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Pacers on Sunday. |
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| Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Fri | Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Boucher missed the last game due to a left knee injury, and it is unknown if he will participate in Friday's contest with the Mavericks. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's showdown with the Bulls as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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VanVleet will not line up against the Bulls on Thursday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Tues | Rest - 10 / 05 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Lowry will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 May 1:29pm MEM -5.5 -110 O +228 -110 Closing 8 May 10:37pm MEM -6.5 -110 O +226 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 19.11
Assists 7.38
Rebounds 12.52
FG% 59.2
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
Points 21.36
Assists 7.35
Rebounds 7.58
FG% 100
Steals 1.67
Blocks 1.85
Points 30.2
Assists 8.2
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 57.9
Steals 2.8
Blocks 1.2
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 19.11
Assists 7.38
Rebounds 12.52
FG% 59.2
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
Points 21.36
Assists 7.35
Rebounds 7.58
FG% 100
Steals 1.67
Blocks 1.85
Points 30.2
Assists 8.2
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 57.9
Steals 2.8
Blocks 1.2
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Kyle Anderson (SF)
Ques Sun Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21Dillon Brooks (SG)
Ques Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21Brandon Clarke (PF)
Ques Sun Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Ja Morant (PG)
Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out Tues Rest - 11 / 05 / 21Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Ques Thurs Back - 11 / 05 / 21Sean McDermott (SF)
Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 05 / 21Xavier Tillman (PF)
Ques Mon Illness - 06 / 05 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Jalen Harris (PG)
Doub Fri Foot - 14 / 05 / 21Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Fri Rest - 12 / 05 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Tues Rest - 10 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kyle Anderson (SF) Ques Sun Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Anderson sat out the previous game with right thumb soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play Sunday against the Warriors.
Dillon Brooks (SG) Ques Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Brooks was absent from the lineup during the last game due to left knee soreness, and there is no indication if he will participate in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors.
Brandon Clarke (PF) Ques Sun Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Clark sat out the previous game with right thigh soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Jackson Jr. will be held out of the lineup for Friday's clash with the Kings as he will be given a day of rest.
Ja Morant (PG) Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Morant was held out of the last game due to back soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court versus the Warriors on Sunday.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Valanciunas missed the last game due to a back injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Warriors on Sunday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) Out Tues Rest - 11 / 05 / 21 2-7 5-4 + - Jackson Jr. will not be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Mavericks, as he will be given a day of rest.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Ques Thurs Back - 11 / 05 / 21 2-7 5-4 + - Valanciunas missed the last game due to back soreness, and it is unknown if he will take the court on Thursday against the Kings.
Sean McDermott (SF) Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 05 / 21 4-8 6-6 + - McDermott is out of the lineup with left foot soreness, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Xavier Tillman (PF) Ques Mon Illness - 06 / 05 / 21 4-8 6-6 + - Tillman sat out the previous two contests with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Monday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's showdown with the Pacers as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - VanVleet will not line up against the Pacers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - VanVleet will not line up against the Mavericks on Friday as he will be given a day of rest.
Jalen Harris (PG) Doub Fri Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Harris is nursing a foot injury, and he is not expected to dress for Friday's tilt with the Mavericks.
Yuta Watanabe (SG) Ques Sun Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Watanabe was held out of the previous game with a foot injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Pacers on Sunday.
Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Fri Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Boucher missed the last game due to a left knee injury, and it is unknown if he will participate in Friday's contest with the Mavericks.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's showdown with the Bulls as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - VanVleet will not line up against the Bulls on Thursday as he will be given a day of rest.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Tues Rest - 10 / 05 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Lowry will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday, as he will be given a day of rest.