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 extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies (24-44) on Friday, March 20, 2026 at FedExForum as big, 15-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSSE. The matchup has a point total of 228.5.

Grizzlies vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Grizzlies vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Celtics win (69.2%)

Grizzlies vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics have covered the spread 40 times in 69 games with a set spread.
• The Grizzlies have 31 wins against the spread in 68 games this season.
• This season, 25 of the Celtics' games have gone over the point total out of 68 chances.
• Grizzlies games this season have hit the over 48.5% of the time (33 out of 68 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Boston has fared worse at home, covering 17 times in 34 home games, and 23 times in 35 road games.
• When it comes to over/unders, the Celtics hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total 13 times in 34 opportunities this season (38.2%). In road games, they have hit the over 12 times in 35 opportunities (34.3%).
• Against the spread, Memphis has had better results on the road (16-17-2) than at home (15-18-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Grizzlies' games have finished above the over/under at home (54.5%, 18 of 33) compared to on the road (42.9%, 15 of 35).

Celtics Leaders

• Jaylen Brown's numbers on the season are 28.5 points, 7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 48% from the field and 34.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.9 made 3-pointers.
• Derrick White is averaging 17.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
• Payton Pritchard averages 16.7 points, 4 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
• Neemias Queta is averaging 9.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
• Sam Hauser's numbers on the season are 9.2 points, 3.9 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 40.7% from the floor and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.6 made 3-pointers.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Cam Spencer averages 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He is also sinking 47.8% of his shots from the floor and 44.3% from beyond the arc (fourth in league), with 2 triples per game.
• The Grizzlies receive 13.4 points per game from Cedric Coward, plus 6.2 boards and 2.8 assists.
• The Grizzlies receive 12.8 points per game from Jaylen Wells, plus 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
• GG Jackson averages 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He is sinking 49.4% of his shots from the floor and 33.1% from 3-point range, with 1.1 treys per contest.
• Walter Clayton Jr. averages 7.2 points, 2 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is sinking 38.3% of his shots from the field.

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