Toronto-raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Predictions February 5th 2025

Toronto-Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies February 5th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the Toronto Raptors (16-34) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (34-16) at Scotiabank Arena. The Grizzlies are favored by 9 and have a moneyline of -373. Memphis is currently on a 3-game win streak and is 2nd in the Western Conference. Toronto is 13th in the East and is 5th in the Atlantic Division.

This non-conference matchup will be televised on SN and the over/under line is set at 239.5.

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Grizzlies vs. Raptors Key Information

Memphis improved to 34-16 on the season with a 128-109 win over the Spurs on Monday. Playing at home, the Grizzlies entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the 19-point victory. The total points for the game came in at 237, just under the pre-game line of 240.5.

A key moment in the game was a 19-0 run by Memphis, which extended their lead from 41-37 to 60-37. After the Spurs outscored them 32-30 in the 3rd quarter, the Grizzlies closed out the game strong, winning the 4th quarter 37-28.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 31 points in their win over the Spurs, while GG Jackson added 27, and Ja Morant contributed 25 points and 11 assists. Morant hit 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, and GG Jackson also connected on 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep.

Memphis made 14 threes, shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc and 48.5% overall. Morant scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, while Jaren Jackson put up 15 in the 2nd. GG Jackson scored 9 points in the 4th, and Zach Edey added 8 of his 16 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Grizzlies held the Spurs to 109 points on Monday, allowing 28 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but tightening up in the 2nd, where they gave up just 21 points. San Antonio scored 32 points in the 3rd quarter. Overall, the Spurs shot 45% from the field.

Memphis did a good job defending the three-point line, holding the Spurs to 12 made threes on 33% shooting. The Grizzlies also sent the Spurs to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 15. On the boards, Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards. They also recorded 17 steals and 5 blocks.

The Raptors fell to 16-34 on the season after a 121-115 home loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Toronto entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by six. The total points for the game went over the line of 228, with the teams combining for 236 points.

Toronto got off to a good start, leading 34-30 after the 1st quarter, but the Knicks took control with a 12-0 run and a dominant 2nd quarter, outscoring the Raptors 38-17. Toronto tried to rally, winning the 3rd quarter 35-30 and the 4th quarter 29-23, but they couldn’t overcome a 98-86 deficit heading into the final period.

In Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 52.4% from the field and 37.9% from three, hitting 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 23 points, despite shooting just 34.8%.

Jamal Shead added 16 points and 9 assists, shooting 58.3%, while Gradey Dick contributed 14 points, including 6 in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 23 points. Overall, they allowed 121 points on 50% shooting from the Knicks.

Toronto did a good job defending the three, holding New York to 8 made threes on 32% shooting. The Raptors also recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

For a point-spread wager in this Grizzlies vs. Raptors game, we suggest taking the Raptors at +9. Even though our predictions have the Grizzlies winning 161-155, we see the Raptors as the better choice on the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 239.5, and our model projects the Grizzlies and Raptors to reach a combined total of 316 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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Raptors Hope to Wipe Out Memory of Last Meeting With Grizzlies

The Toronto Raptors will be looking for redemption when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The last time these teams met, Memphis set a franchise record for points, embarrassing Toronto 155-126 on Dec. 26.

Since that blowout loss, the Raptors (19-31) have found their stride, winning eight of their last 11 games. However, they will have to bounce back quickly after a 121-115 home loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

Toronto Showing Signs of Growth

Despite falling behind by 23 points against the Knicks, the Raptors rallied late to pull within one point with 3:17 left before ultimately coming up short.

“I’m really proud of how we kept our composure during the whole game,” said Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic.

Toronto’s young players showed promise, particularly Jamal Shead, who had 16 points and nine assists in just 23 minutes off the bench.

“I think that’s a testament to us,” Shead said. “We didn’t shy away from it. I think we accepted the challenge and we looked forward to it.”

However, injuries remain an issue for Toronto:

• Jakob Poeltl (hip pointer) played just 15 minutes before being held out in the second half.
• RJ Barrett (concussion protocol) and Chris Boucher (illness) were inactive on Tuesday.

Memphis Riding a Hot Streak

Unlike Toronto, the Grizzlies (26-24) are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, winning nine of their last 10 games.

In their most recent outing, Memphis cruised to a 128-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.

• Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 31 points.
• GG Jackson added 27 points off the bench.
• Ja Morant finished with 25 points.

Memphis has dealt with its fair share of injuries, but new contributors have stepped up. GG Jackson, who missed the first 42 games of the season after offseason foot surgery, has become a valuable piece in the rotation.

“Really my first injury ever that took me away from the sport, so definitely a lot of mental lapses, a lot of mental battles,” Jackson said.

Brandon Clarke (back) and Desmond Bane (ankle) were out Monday and are questionable for Wednesday’s game.

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Zach Edey Returns to Canada

The spotlight in Toronto will be on Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey, a Toronto native and former Purdue star.

• Edey had 16 points and 14 rebounds against San Antonio.
• He put up 21 points and 16 rebounds in Memphis’ win over Toronto in December.

Edey was drafted ninth overall by Memphis and has impressed his fellow Canadians, including Kelly Olynyk, RJ Barrett, and Chris Boucher.

“To see his development, from seeing him in high school to college, and then just how much he’s grown, it’s amazing,” Olynyk said. “He wants to get better, he’s always asking questions, always putting in extra work.”

Game Outlook

• Toronto is playing better basketball than when these teams last met. However, injuries could impact the Raptors’ ability to compete inside against Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr..
• Memphis is in peak form, having won nine of 10 games, and looks to sweep the season series against Toronto.
• Raptors’ young core will be tested against Ja Morant and a deeper Grizzlies lineup.

Toronto will need to show improvement on defense to avoid another blowout against a surging Memphis team.