Memphis Grizzlies at Toronto Raptors

Oh what could of been. This really should be a matchup of two Canadian teams but the Grizz left Vancouver many years ago and are now stinking it up in Tennessee. The Raptors have to win this game and there is no reason they should not. Without JO or Calderon, the team has been really playing well (short of the end of the Bucks game). Can Bargnani have another excellent game?? The question is starting to be asked about what to do when JO comes back. It is hard to believe that someone getting paid so much will accept coming off the bench but personally JO needs to work back into the lineup and not upset what they got going now. This is a PVR game I think so nobody tell me what happens. Short of Gay-O scoring 30 points each, this one should be in the bag.

Here is everything you need to know for tonight’s game.

The Goods

  • Andrea Bargnani and the Raptors go for their fourth win in five games.
  • The Raptors committed 20 turnovers, but shot 54.4 percent from the field and led by as many as 21 on Wednesday.
  • Il Muggo is averaging 11.5 points this season, but has started at center the last five games and averaged 21.8 points over that span. He was 8-of-9 from the field and 4-of-5 from 3-point range Wednesday.
  • O’Neal and Calderon are uncertain, but Moon is expected to return.
  • Memphis is losers of 10 of its last 12.
  • Wednesday’s loss to the Nets was the Grizzlies’ fourth straight on the road. They’re 2-14 away from home this season.
  • Toronto has won three straight over Memphis after losing the previous eight meetings.

For Bettors

  • Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
  • Under is 14-2 in the last 16 meetings.
  • Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Toronto.
  • Grizzlies are 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
  • Favorite is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

Prediciton

Raps win in a game that is fairly easy for them. A nice break to rest up for a home-and-home with the Celtics. Final score 102-87. Book it.

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