NBA - 711 Memphis Grizzlies @ 712 Boston Celtics
Projected Line: Boston by 1 point
Boston's perimeter defense has been quite poor this season, but they won't get exposed tonight, as Memphis perimeter shooting is also quite poor. The Celtics got crushed on their last three games via transitions, where their lack of speed got exposed, but once again the Grizzlies don't run and they are just #16 on fast break points per game and #18 on transition offense. The Grizzlies generally dominate down low with their post up game, but Boston's post up defense is #8 in the league and so, I expect them to do a good job today.
The Grizzlies have been quite good on pick and rolls (#7), post ups (#3), cuts (#11) and spot ups (#5 in 16-23 feet FG% allowed), so the Celtics should also struggle on offense today. However, I like the Celtics tonight, as they will play at home and they are rested against an inconsistent Grizzlies team that really struggles in some moments on offense, without knowing what to do with the ball. Rajon Rondo will play and I expect him to lead his team to a great win tonight. I'm taking the Celtics in here.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 712 Boston Celtics (+2,5) @ -110 / 1.91 on Bookmaker
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