The Memphis Grizzlies (6-3) and Toronto Raptors (5-4) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on DAZN-MEM.
The Raptors are 3.5-point favorites over the Grizzlies on the spread, with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. The Raptors are -156 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Grizzlies are listed as +131 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Monday, November 9.
Grizzlies vs Raptors Prediction
- Grizzlies vs Raptors pick: Scottie Barnes Over 1.5 Steals (-130)
My Grizzlies vs Raptors best bet is on Scottie Barnes to record over 1.5 steals, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Grizzlies vs Raptors Odds
- Grizzlies vs Raptors spread: Grizzlies +3.5 (-110), Raptors -3.5 (-110)
- Grizzlies vs Raptors over/under: 231.5 (-105o / -115u)
- Grizzlies vs Raptors moneyline: Grizzlies +131, Raptors -156
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Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Despite how well the Memphis Grizzlies have been playing overall, they have struggled to protect the basketball. They currently rank 20th in the NBA in turnover percentage this season.
That lack of ball security is a dangerous vulnerability when going up against a team that aggressively hunts deflections and thrives on turning opponents over in transition.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors are the most disruptive defensive team in the league. They force 20 turnovers per 100 possessions and grab 11.5 steals per 100 possessions, ranking number one in the NBA in both categories. Overall, they average 11.8 steals per game.
Scottie Barnes is the engine driving this defensive pressure. He is currently playing at an All-Defense level, aggressively jumping into passing lanes and confidently switching 1-through-5.
While Barnes is listed as questionable with an adductor/groin issue and was limited in shoot-around, he has been an absolute menace when on the floor, averaging 2.2 steals per game.
Grizzlies vs Raptors Pick, Betting Analysis
Scottie Barnes has cleared this 1.5 steals mark in seven consecutive games. It is inherently a high-variance prop because steals can be unpredictable, but he is completely destroying this number right now.
The Raptors are structurally designed to pressure the ball and force mistakes, and the Grizzlies are highly prone to turning it over.
As long as Barnes suits up and sees his normal minutes, he will find plenty of opportunities in the passing lanes.
I'll back Barnes to record over 1.5 steals tonight.
Pick: Scottie Barnes Over 1.5 Steals (-130)
Grizzlies vs Raptors Betting Trends
