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Boston Celtics Set to Face Off Against Memphis Grizzlies in Interconference Playoff Matchup

The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in an interconference matchup of playoff teams. Boston is coming off a win against San Antonio but failed to cover the spread, while Memphis suffered a loss to the Lakers as a favorite. The Celtics lead the all-time regular season series against the Grizzlies, but Memphis picked up a road win earlier this season. Boston is favored to win with a current betting line of -4.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Celtics -190 | Grizzlies +164
• Spread: Celtics -4.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 236 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 66%.

Boston vs Memphis Stats

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics secured their eighth consecutive victory by defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road. With a record of 55-19, they currently hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference and have clinched the Atlantic Division title. Led by Jayson Tatum's stellar performance of 29 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, the Celtics dominated the game and maintained control throughout. Overall, Boston ranks 8th in offense, 3rd in defense, and excels in three-point shooting and free throw percentage. The team has key players like Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Derrick White contributing significantly to their success. Despite some injury concerns, the Celtics continue to impress with their strong performance this season.

Memphis Grizzlies Analysis

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently facing challenges as they are in a losing streak and recently fired their head coach. Despite their struggles, they are maintaining a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The team's offensive performance has been strong, ranking second in scoring and field goal percentage. Defensively, they are ranked 25th in the league for points given up. Key players such as Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Ja Morant are leading the team in scoring and assists. Memphis has a solid field goal and three-point shooting percentage. They are also efficient in rebounding and passing. However, they need to work on their defense to improve their overall performance. With key players like Brandon Clarke out due to injury, the Grizzlies will need to find ways to overcome adversity and finish the regular season strong.

Boston Celtics poised to extend winning streak against struggling Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis is currently facing challenges as they enter the final stretch of their season, resulting in the termination of Taylor Jenkins on Friday. The recent coaching change to Tuomas Iisalo did not yield immediate improvement, as evidenced by the Grizzlies' loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Their next opponent, the Boston Celtics, are on an impressive eight-game winning streak. Although the Celtics may not have a strong motivation to win due to their slim chances of surpassing the Cleveland Cavaliers, they possess momentum that Memphis is lacking. It is likely that Boston will secure a ninth consecutive victory against the struggling Memphis team.

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