Superstar Ja Morant (if he plays) and the Memphis Grizzlies are 3.5-point favourites on the NBA odds. 

Raptors vs. Grizzlies NBA Betting Odds

Memphis is very good but perhaps not quite good enough to win the Western Conference right now. That could change if the Grizzlies are able to land Raptors forward OG Anunoby ahead of Thursday’s Trade Deadline, and they are very interested. Memphis owns all its first-round draft picks over the next handful of years. Anunoby remains out injured currently and may not return before the deadline.

This concludes the season series as the Grizzlies won in Toronto 119-106 on Dec. 29. Ja Morant had 19 points and a career-high 17 assists in his first-ever game in Toronto – Memphis had a season-high 37 assists. Mississauga native Dillon Brooks had 25 points and six assists, and Steven Adams 14 points and 17 rebounds, although he’s currently out injured. Anunoby had 16 points but was minus-29 in his 35 minutes. Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 10 rebounds. Fred VanVleet was out injured. 

Toronto leads the all-time series 27-26 and is 12-13 as the road team but has won the past four away. The Raptors are 9-3 against the spread in the past 12 meetings.

Toronto Raptors

Toronto is 3-3 on its seven-game trip following a 117-111 win at Houston on Friday, the only bad team the Dinos have faced on this swing. Fred VanVleet led the club in scoring for a third straight game with 32 points, while Gary Trent Jr. had 29 and Pascal Siakam 23. It was VanVleet’s eighth 30-point game this season, already matching a single-season career high. Trent Jr. has scored at least 15 points in a career-high 11 consecutive games, averaging 21.1 points and shooting 48.6% from the field. Five reserves played Friday, but only Chris Boucher scored (11 points). That’s likely going to work against good teams like Memphis. The Raptors have won (or tied) the season series in nine straight years vs. the Grizzlies. Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its past five following a win. 

Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis is in a major funk having seven of eight but has been off since a 128-113 defeat in Cleveland on Thursday. There was a minor scuffle in that one as Dillon Brooks hit Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell in the groin, and Brooks has been suspended for this game. The Canadian averages 15.3 ppg. As noted above, centre Steven Adams is currently out injured. He’s one of the league’s top rebounders. All-Star point guard Ja Morant and stellar defensive big man Jaren Jackson Jr. are both listed questionable here. If they are out, this spread might get to a pick’em but also will rise a bit if both play. We think they play. Memphis is 2-7 ATS in its past nine. 

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Grizzlies?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Raptors Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.23
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.17
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.12
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.2
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.91
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.31

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 26.16
Assists	Ja Morant 8.08
Rebounds	Steven Adams 11.55
FG%	Brandon Clarke 65.6
Steals	Jacob Gilyard 3
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 3

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 24.6
Assists	Ja Morant 7
Rebounds	Xavier Tillman 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 53.3
Steals	Ja Morant 1.8
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Grizzlies Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.23
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.17
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.12
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.2
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.91
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.31

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 26.16
Assists	Ja Morant 8.08
Rebounds	Steven Adams 11.55
FG%	Brandon Clarke 65.6
Steals	Jacob Gilyard 3
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 3

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

MEM

Points	Ja Morant 24.6
Assists	Ja Morant 7
Rebounds	Xavier Tillman 8
FG%	Xavier Tillman 53.3
Steals	Ja Morant 1.8
Blocks	Jaren Jackson Jr. 2

Injuries

Toronto

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23

Joe Wieskamp (SG)

Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Christian Koloko (C)

Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23

Memphis

Luke Kennard (SG)

Out Fri Shoulder - 26 / 04 / 23

Desmond Bane (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Prob Sun Groin - 08 / 04 / 23

Tyus Jones (PG)

Prob Sun Foot - 08 / 04 / 23

Santi Aldama (PF)

Prob Sun Elbow - 05 / 04 / 23

Xavier Tillman (PF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23

Luke Kennard (SG)

Prob Fri Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23

Jake LaRavia (SF)

Out indefinitely Calf - 04 / 04 / 23

Dillon Brooks (SG)

Prob Wed Hip - 03 / 04 / 23

Vince Williams Jr. (SG)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 02 / 04 / 23

Injuries

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Prob Wed	Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Tues	Illness - 04 / 04 / 23	3-2	3-2	+ -
Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	3-2	+ -
Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23	5-3	4-5	+ -
Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Prob Wed	Back - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG)	Out indefinitely	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C)	Ques Sat	Nose - 16 / 03 / 23	9-4	8-6	+ -
Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Prob Sun	Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23	9-5	9-6	+ -
Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.

Memphis

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Luke Kennard (SG)	Out Fri	Shoulder - 26 / 04 / 23	1-1	1-1	+ -
Kennard is tending to a left shoulder injury, and he will not lace up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Lakers.
Desmond Bane (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	3-4	3-4	+ -
Bane is bothered by left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Lakers.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Prob Sun	Groin - 08 / 04 / 23	3-4	3-4	+ -
Brooks is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Tyus Jones (PG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 08 / 04 / 23	3-4	3-4	+ -
Jones is nursing left foot soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status against the Lakers for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Santi Aldama (PF)	Prob Sun	Elbow - 05 / 04 / 23	3-6	4-5	+ -
Aldama is battling left elbow soreness, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Lakers.
Xavier Tillman (PF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23	3-6	4-5	+ -
Tillman sat out the last game with right ankle soreness, but it is likely that he will dress for Friday's contest against the Bucks.
Luke Kennard (SG)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23	3-6	4-5	+ -
Kennard missed the previous game with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will take on the Bucks on Friday.
Jake LaRavia (SF)	Out indefinitely	Calf - 04 / 04 / 23	3-7	5-5	+ -
LaRavia is sidelined with right calf soreness, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established.
Dillon Brooks (SG)	Prob Wed	Hip - 03 / 04 / 23	3-7	5-5	+ -
Brooks was held out of the last game due to right hip soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Vince Williams Jr. (SG)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 02 / 04 / 23	4-7	5-6	+ -
Williams is nursing right shoulder soreness, leaving his status Sunday against the Bulls up in the air.