Grizzlies home to Raptors in NBA betting action

The Grizzlies will hit the floor running against the visiting Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, looking to bolster their record and bolster wagering bankrolls in the process.

Supporters of the Raptors have seen them go 3-5 and 4-4 ATS so far this season, while the Grizzlies are at 3-4 and 1-6 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). In totals betting, the Grizzlies are 4-3, while the Raptors are 4-4.

View Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds and Stats.

Memphis opened as -7.5-point Favorite at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total was sitting around 187 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 13-rated Raptors taking on the No. 9-rated Grizzlies in this contest. Computer models indicate a possible 90-87 win for the Raptors on Wednesday.



Last time out for Toronto, they were a 110-104 loser as they battled the Rockets on the road. The Raptors covered in the match as a 7-point underdog, while 214 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Raptors got a 29-point performance from Rudy Gay, who added 10 rebounds, but Houston still ran past Toronto 110-104 on Monday at Toyota Center.

Memphis lost its last outing, a 95-79 result against the Pacers on November 11. The Grizzlies failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point underdog, while the 174 combined points took the game UNDER the total. Memphis suffered a 95-79 loss against Indiana on Monday, getting 15 points from Marc Gasol in a losing effort at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Memphis's No. 22-ranked offense (95.71 PPG) against a Raptors defense that ranks No. 4 at 95.88 PPG. The Grizzlies have averaged 46.58% from the field per game, more than the Raptors have managed so far this season (41.85% on average).

Next up:
Toronto home to Chicago, Friday, November 15th
Memphis at Los Angeles, Friday, November 15th