NBA Betting: Celtics vs Grizzlies

Courtesy of OddsShark.com. The Boston Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at FedExForum. Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 8-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Seven players reached double figures for the Celtics as they defeated the Bulls 106-80 on Saturday. The Celtics covered the 10-point spread, while the 186 points fell UNDER the posted total of 186.5. Rajon Rondo had 16 points with seven rebounds and 14 assists for the Celtics. Rasheed Wallace and Eddie House each had 15 points in that win. Memphis defeated Miami 118-90 as a 6.5-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (197). Rudy Gay scored a game-high 41 points for Memphis, while Marc Gasol added 16 points and 15 rebounds. Current streak: Boston has won 10 straight games. Team records: Boston: 19-4 SU, 11-12 ATS Memphis: 10-13 SU, 11-12 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After playing Chicago are 7-3 After a win are 9-1 Memphis most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 1-9 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing Boston Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: Boston home to Philadelphia, Friday, December 18 Memphis at Atlanta, Wednesday, December 16