The Boston Celtics are massive 15.5-point favorites for tonight’s road game against the banged-up Memphis Grizzlies.
While I don’t think Memphis has much of a shot in this one, my Celtics vs. Grizzlies predictions explain why their offense can do enough for us to attack the total.
That and more NBA picks for this matchup set to tip off at 8:00 pm ET at the FedExForum in Memphis on Friday, March 20.
Celtics vs Grizzlies prediction
Celtics vs Grizzlies best bet: Over 229 (-110)
Jayson Tatum is back, and the Boston Celtics are taking no prisoners on the way to the playoffs.
They rank second in offensive rating. That’s not great for the Memphis Grizzlies. Not only are they banged up, but they have the fourth-worst defensive rating since the All-Star break.
But while Memphis isn’t winning much and doesn’t play defense, they’ve been scrappy on offense thanks to guys like Ty Jerome and GG Jackson.
The Grizz are a respectable 15th in offensive rating over that stretch, and it's a big reason why the Over is 15-7 in their last 22 games.
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Some might have worried that Payton Pritchard’s production might take a dip with the return of Tatum, but he’s scored 18 or more points in five of his last eight games.
And he could get a great run against an overmatched Memphis team.
With all their injuries, the Grizzlies have been short on guys who can get buckets. Then Ty Jerome returned to the lineup at the end of January.
The Grizz shooting guard is averaging 20.7 points while shooting 42.5% from 3-point range over the 13 games he’s played since his return and has topped this number 10 times.
Celtics vs Grizzlies SGP
- Over 229
- Payton Pritchard Over 16.5 points
- Ty Jerome Over 18.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Scoring Bonanza!
There will be plenty of points in Memphis tonight, so why not add the red-hot Jaylen Brown to the mix?
Celtics vs Grizzlies SGP
- Jaylen Brown Over 25.5 points
- Payton Pritchard Over 16.5 points
- Ty Jerome Over 18.5 points
- Cam Spencer Over 9.5 points
Celtics vs Grizzlies odds
- Spread: Celtics -15 | Grizzlies +15
- Moneyline: Celtics -1200 | Grizzlies +750
- Over/Under: Over 229 | Under 229
Celtics vs Grizzlies betting trend to know
The Over is 15-7 in the Grizzlies' last 22 games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Grizzlies.
How to watch Celtics vs Grizzlies
| Location | FedExForum, Memphis, TN |
| Date | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCSB, FDSN SE-MEM |
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