Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies 2/8/2021 Odds Picks and Previews

Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies 2/8/2021 – The Memphis Grizzlies just entered their third consecutive loss and hopes to end this losing streak as they host the Toronto Raptors this coming Monday, February 8. This game will be televised live from the FedExForum located in Memphis, Tennessee. NBA TV will be the official broadcast partner and along with the online live stream provider in NBA League Pass, they will air the live telecast by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Both teams are on a slump and one team will be coming out with the victory. NBA Game Odds see this game to be very tight with the Toronto Raptors owning a slight edge over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Road trip continues.

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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 8, 2021

It seemed long ago that the Toronto Raptors are the best team in the NBA back in 2019. That is far from what they are right now and the team resides in Tampa Bay during the pandemic. Fred VanVleet has signed up to a long term contract with the Raptors and he has been giving it all. He has established himself as the team’s best scorer by dropping 50 points over the Orlando Magic. This team just lost to the Atlanta Hawks but they are on a steady climb so far. Chris Boucher is also making a case for sixth man for the year and he had 29 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.

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Players to watch: F. VanVleet SG 23 GP 23 GS 36.2 MIN 20.2 PTS 0.8 OR 3.6 DR 4.4 REB 6.3 AST 1.8 STL 0.7 BLK 1.8 TO 2.1 PF 3.5 AST/TO 18.55 PER

P. Siakam PF 20 GP 20 GS 35.6 MIN 19.7 PTS 2.4 OR 5.6 DR 8 REB 4.6 AST 1.2 STL 0.6 BLK 2.4 TO 3.2 PF 1.9 AST/TO 17.11 PER

K. Lowry PG 20 GP 20 GS 36.2 MIN 17.6 PTS 1 OR 5.1 DR 6 REB 7 AST 1.1 STL 0.2 BLK 3.1 TO 3.4 PF 2.2 AST/TO 15.12 PER.

The Memphis Grizzlies are now on a three-game losing streak and they need to come up with a victory soon before slumping even further. Injuries have been hampering the Grizzlies all-season long. After Ja Morant got well, the team lost Jonas Valanciunas. Xavier Tillman has been starting on his behalf but had a hard time adjusting to the role. Keldon Anderson was the team’s best scorer in their most previous game against the Atlanta Hawks. Morant had 16 but they needed more from Dillon Brooks. Valanciunas returned to the team and had 29 but the chemistry is still off.

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Players to Watch: J. Morant PG 10 GP 10 GS 28.4 MIN 18.6 PTS 0.4 OR 1.8 DR 2.2 REB 7.2 AST 1.1 STL 0.4 BLK 3 TO 1.6 PF 2.4 AST/TO 20.02 PER

J. Valanciunas C 13 GP 12 GS 26.5 MIN 15.1 PTS 2.5 OR 7.6 DR 10.2 REB 1.8 AST 0.7 STL 1 BLK 2.3 TO 3.5 PF 0.8 AST/TO 19.74 PER

D. Brooks SG 18 GP 18 GS 28.6 MIN 14.9 PTS 1.2 OR 2.4 DR 3.6 REB 2.7 AST 1.3 STL 0.4 BLK 2.2 TO 3.1 PF 1.3 AST/TO 9.8 PER.

Toronto Raptors

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games.
Toronto are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games against Memphis.
Toronto are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Memphis.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road.
Toronto are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games this season.
Toronto are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Toronto are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games played in February.

Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Memphis’ last 15 games against Toronto.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis’ last 8 games at home.
Memphis are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Memphis’ last 17 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Memphis are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games played in February.
Grizzlies are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played on a Monday.
Memphis are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing as the underdog.

Injuries

Toronto Raptors

Patrick McCaw SG Knee is out indefinitely
OG Anunoby SF Calf is out indefinitely

Memphis Grizzlies

Justise Winslow PF Hip is out indefinitely
De’Anthony Melton SG Shoulder is OUT Monday vs Toronto
Jaren Jackson Jr. PF Knee is out indefinitely
Brandon Clarke PF Calf is OUT Monday vs Toronto
Sean McDermott SG Shoulder is downgraded to OUT Monday vs Toronto
Killian Tillie C Foot is downgraded to OUT Monday vs Toronto

The Memphis Grizzlies after the long lay off has been getting their groove back but covering teh final minutes has been their problem. This is why Top Online Sportsbook picks the Toronto Raptors as the favored team since they have championship experience under Nick Nurse.

Moneyline: Raptors as the visiting team are given the ML of -111 while the Grizzlies are very near at -105.

ATS: Only one point is in between both teams on the ATS with the Grizzlies are at +1 while the Raptors sit on the -1.

TOTALs: The given total for both teams to touch is 222.5 points with the Raptors going over and the Grizzlies are under.

Score Prediction: 111 – 108, Raptors