Grizzlies vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 20

Grizzlies vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
• Coverage: NBCS-BOS and FDSSE

The Boston Celtics (46-23) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies (24-44) on Friday, March 20, 2026 at FedExForum as big, 14.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSSE. The over/under is 227.5 in the matchup.

Grizzlies vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Grizzlies vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Celtics win (69%)

Grizzlies vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have gone 40-28-1 against the spread this season.
• The Grizzlies have 31 wins against the spread in 68 games this year.
• This season, Celtics games have hit the over 25 times out of 68 chances.
• The Grizzlies have hit the over 48.5% of the time this year (33 of 68 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Boston has performed worse at home, covering 17 times in 34 home games, and 23 times in 35 road games.
• The Celtics have hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of games at home (38.2%) than games on the road (34.3%).
• Memphis' winning percentage against the spread at home is .455 (15-18-0). Away, it is .457 (16-17-2).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Grizzlies' games have finished above the over/under at home (54.5%, 18 of 33) than on the road (42.9%, 15 of 35).

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown averages 28.5 points, 7 rebounds and 5.1 assists, shooting 48% from the floor and 34.2% from downtown, with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Derrick White's numbers on the season are 17.4 points, 4.5 boards and 5.6 assists per game, shooting 39.6% from the floor and 32.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.9 made treys.
• Payton Pritchard averages 16.7 points, 4 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
• Neemias Queta's numbers on the season are 9.9 points, 8.3 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 63.7% from the field (fourth in league).
• Sam Hauser is averaging 9.2 points, 1.5 assists and 3.9 boards.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Cam Spencer's numbers on the season are 11.4 points, 2.6 boards and 5.4 assists per contest. He is also sinking 47.8% of his shots from the floor and 44.3% from beyond the arc (fourth in NBA), with an average of 2 triples.
• Cedric Coward's numbers on the season are 13.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He is draining 46.4% of his shots from the field and 33.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 triples.
• Jaylen Wells averages 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists. He is making 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 35.8% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per contest.
• The Grizzlies get 11.3 points per game from GG Jackson, plus 4.3 boards and 1.4 assists.
• The Grizzlies are receiving 7.2 points, 2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game from Walter Clayton Jr.

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