Celtics Aim to Continue Winning Streak Against Grizzlies

The Boston Celtics gear up to extend their remarkable winning streak to nine games as they face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a crucial interconference showdown on Monday. The Celtics are riding high after a 121-111 victory over San Antonio on Saturday, while the Grizzlies suffered a 134-127 defeat to the Lakers the same night. Currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference, Boston boasts the best road record in the league at 31-7. In contrast, the Grizzlies hold the fifth spot in the Western Conference, with a strong 25-12 record at home. Following the recent dismissal of head coach Taylor Jenkins, Tuomas Iisalo takes over as interim head coach for Memphis (0-1).

The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies come out on top in their only meeting this season, securing a 127-121 victory in Boston on Dec. 7, which broke the Celtics’ six-game winning streak in the series. According to the latest odds from SportsLine consensus, Boston is a 5-point favorite against the Grizzlies, and the over/under for total points is set at 236.5. The Celtics are listed at -200 on the money line (bet $200 to win $100), while the Grizzlies are at +166 (bet $100 to win $166). Before placing bets on Celtics vs. Grizzlies, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model has a history of remarkable accuracy, simulating every NBA game 10,000 times. Over the past six-plus seasons, it has generated more than $10,000 in betting profits for $100 bettors on its top-rated NBA picks. Entering Week 24 of the 2024-25 NBA season, the model is on an impressive 155-115 streak with top-rated NBA picks, returning nearly $4,000. This season, it boasts a stellar 21-10 record (68%) on top-rated spread picks. Bettors following the model at sportsbooks and betting apps could have enjoyed substantial returns.

Currently, the model has conducted 10,000 simulations for the Celtics vs. Grizzlies game, revealing its sought-after NBA picks and betting predictions. Here are a few NBA odds and betting lines for Celtics vs. Grizzlies:

• Spread: Boston -5
• Over/Under: 236.5 points
• Money Line: Boston -200, Memphis +166
• BOS: The team total has been under in 55 of their last 80 games (+26.75 units)
• MEM: The team total has been over in 50 of their last 82 games (+13.00 units)

Reasons Celtics Might Cover the Spread

Small forward Jayson Tatum showcased his prowess with his 30th double-double of the season in the win against the Spurs. He scored 29 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had eight assists in 36 minutes. Previously, he had 30 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, and two blocks in a 129-116 victory against Portland on March 23. Over 67 games, all starts, he averages 27.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, six assists, and 1.1 steals in 36.4 minutes.

Shooting guard Jaylen Brown, listed as questionable due to a knee issue, is an essential part of the Celtics’ attack. Over 59 games, all starts, he’s averaging 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 34.9 minutes. In the January loss to Memphis, he scored 22 points, with six assists and three rebounds. He recorded 24 points, five assists, and three rebounds in a 132-102 victory over Phoenix on Wednesday.

Reasons Grizzlies Might Cover the Spread

Power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been on fire recently, tallying 23 or more points in three of the last four games. Against the Lakers, he scored 24 points and added four rebounds. He also had 27 points, four assists, and two rebounds during a 125-104 loss to Oklahoma City on Thursday. Across 67 games, all starts, Jackson Jr. averages 22.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 29.4 minutes.

Point guard Ja Morant provided a double-double in the defeat to the Lakers, scoring 22 points while delivering 10 assists and securing eight rebounds. Against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 14, he tallied 44 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. In his last match against Boston, he recorded 32 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. In 44 games, all starts, Morant averages 22.3 points, 7.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 30 minutes.

According to SportsLine, the model projects an Under on the total, predicting a combined score of approximately 227 points. Additionally, the model indicates that one side of the spread prevails in more than 50% of the simulations.