Monday night’s NBA action features a cross-conference showdown between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Grizzlies (6–3, 7th West) have followed up an undefeated start with three straight losses, capped by Friday’s 128–97 thumping at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Raptors (5–4, 6th East) have alternated wins and losses over their last four games and are coming off a 121–107 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
Here’s a look at the Injury Report:
Memphis Grizzlies
- OUT | Karim Lopez (G League Assignment), Scotty Pippen Jr. (Lumbar), Richie Saunders (Knee), Isaiah Stewart (Knee)
Toronto Raptors
- QUESTIONABLE | Scottie Barnes (Groin), Collin Murray-Boyles (Illness), Immanuel Quickley (Hamstring)
- OUT | Nate Bittle (Foot), Kawhi Leonard (Knee), Malachi Smith (Two-Way), Kevin McCullar Jr. (Two-Way)
Looking at the odds, the Raptors are 2.5-point home favorites with -147 moneyline odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies are +124 underdogs, with the game total set at O/U 228.5 points.
Grizzlies vs. Raptors Game Preview
Memphis Grizzlies
Although the Grizzlies have cooled from their scorching 6–0 start, they’ve certainly caught the league’s attention. They head into Monday with a top-10 scoring offense — ninth in the league at 117.9 points per game — fueled by high-volume perimeter shooting and a stunning breakout season from Ty Jerome. The ex-journeyman point guard is averaging 26.6 points and 5.3 assists per game, already with a pair of 40+ point performances.
Memphis has also been defensively stout, sitting just outside the top ten in points allowed (111.8) and ranking second in rebounds per game (48.8). Third overall pick Cameron Boozer has already established himself as a force down low, averaging a 15-point double-double early on. That said, the Grizzlies’ frontcourt will remain thin on Monday night, with Isaiah Stewart missing his second straight game due to a knee injury.
Toronto Raptors
Despite a turbulent start, the Raptors are looking like legitimate dark-horse contenders in the East. They rank seventh in the NBA in scoring (118.2 points per game) behind a tenacious brand of basketball built on capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes. Toronto heads into Monday night leading the league in steals (11.6) and second-chance points (21).
The Raptors have remained formidable in the absence of reacquired superstar Kawhi Leonard, who has played just two games due to a knee injury. But on Monday, they could also be without franchise centerpiece Scottie Barnes for a second straight game as he nurses an adductor issue. Key contributors Collin Murray-Boyles and Immanuel Quickley are also deemed questionable. While Toronto didn’t need its leading scorer to breeze past the Bucks on Friday, the Grizzlies have proven themselves a different animal entirely.
Grizzlies vs. Raptors Pick, Best Bet
Monday’s matchup between the Grizzlies and the Raptors profiles as a high-octane battle, with both teams ranking in the NBA’s top ten in scoring and pace. And while each squad has been strong defensively early on, the coverages could look thinner given multiple notable names on the injury report. No matter who suits up, there should be offensive fireworks at Scotiabank Arena.
