Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Prediction for Friday March 20 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/20/2026, 01:55 AM ET

Celtics Preview

In Friday night NBA action, the Boston Celtics will invade the FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Celtics (46-23) are nine games above .500 on the road and are 3.5 games back of Detroit for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday, Boston raced out to a 13-point lead after one quarter and shot 48 percent from the field during a 120-99 home victory versus Golden State.

All-Star G Jaylen Brown tallied a game-high 32 points (11-20 FG), six rebounds, and five assists. Boston F Jayson Tatum contributed 24 points (5-11 3PT) and eight rebounds. Payton Pritchard added 19 points and seven assists off the bench for the Celtics, who outrebounded the Warriors by a 49-39 margin.

Grizzlies Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies have dropped eight of their previous ten games and are on the verge of being eliminated from playoff contention. The Grizzlies (24-44) rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 118.6 points per contest. On Wednesday, Memphis forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 27 points during a 125-118 home victory versus Denver.

Memphis G Ty Jerome tallied a team-high 21 points (5-8 3PT), nine rebounds, and nine assists. Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 19 points and finished with a plus 12 rating in 23 minutes. GG Jackson added 16 points and six rebounds for the Grizzlies, who improved to 13-20 at home.

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Celtics vs Grizzlies Pick

Memphis G Ja Morant (elbow) has not played since late January and his status for the rest of the season is uncertain. The Grizzlies play at the sixth fastest tempo in the league and will find it difficult to slow down Boston’s potent three-point attack. Look for the Celtics to win on the road in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 124-111.

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