Celtics vs. Grizzlies Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 7

Published 7:16 am Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Boston Celtics (19-4) host the Memphis Grizzlies (15-8) after winning seven straight home games. The Celtics are favored by 7.5 points in the contest, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

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Celtics vs. Grizzlies Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NBCS-BOS and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Venue: TD Garden

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Celtics vs. Grizzlies Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Celtics 120 – Grizzlies 113

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Spread & Total Prediction for Celtics vs. Grizzlies

  • Pick ATS: Grizzlies (+ 7.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Celtics (-6.8)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (239.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 232.2
  • The Celtics have covered less often than the Grizzlies this season, putting up an ATS record of 9-14-0, compared to the 15-8-0 mark of the Grizzlies.
  • Memphis covers the spread when it is a 7.5-point underdog or more 100% of the time. That’s more often than Boston covers as a favorite of 7.5 or more (41.2%).
  • When it comes to going over the total in 2024-25, Boston does it less often (47.8% of the time) than Memphis (60.9%).
  • As a moneyline underdog this year, the Grizzlies are 3-4, while the Celtics are 19-3 as moneyline favorites.

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Celtics Performance Insights

  • The Celtics have a top-five offense this season, ranking third-best in the league with 120.1 points per game. At the other end, they rank eighth with 110 points allowed per contest.
  • This year, Boston is averaging 43.7 rebounds per game (14th-ranked in NBA) and ceding 43.7 rebounds per contest (13th-ranked).
  • So far this season, the Celtics rank 17th in the league in assists, dishing out 25.7 per game.
  • Boston ranks second-best in the NBA by committing just 11.2 turnovers per game. In terms of forced turnovers, it ranks 22nd in the league (13 per contest).
  • The Celtics rank best in the NBA by making 19 three-pointers per game. In terms of three-point percentage, they rank 11th in the league at 37.3%.

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Grizzlies Performance Insights

  • In 2024-25, the Grizzlies are second-best in the NBA on offense (121.1 points scored per game) and ranked 16th on defense (113.1 points conceded).
  • On the boards, Memphis is third-best in the NBA in rebounds (47.5 per game). It is 12th in rebounds conceded (43.5 per game).
  • At 30.3 assists per game, the Grizzlies are best in the league.
  • Memphis is the second-worst team in the NBA in turnovers per game (16.2) but fifth-best in turnovers forced (15.3).
  • With 13 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 34.8% from downtown, the Grizzlies are 16th and 18th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories.

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