*8* play on OVER Grizzlies/Raptors.

The Raptors will host Memphis north of the border on Sunday, and Toronto is looking to snap out of a bit of a funk. The Raptors have given up an average of 116.5 points while losing back-to-back games at Minnesota and Chicago. The Grizzlies are coming off back-to-back wins, scoring 109 points in each of those games. My money is on the over.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Grizzlies have a reputation as a defensive team, but they've gone over the total in four straight, and six of their last seven. The Raptors are also on an over trend, surpassing the number in six of their last seven.

2. Home Cookin' - The Raptors have won eight straight at home, and they've scored 100+ points in all eight of those games. The Grizzlies have been involved in some high scoring games on the road lately, with the total going over in five of their last six.

3. X-Factor - The Raptors rank 3rd overall in the NBA with a three point-percentage of .393. They are averaging 9.3 made three-pointers per game at home.

Selection: This is a play on the Grizzlies@Raptors to go OVER the total (8*)