Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction for Monday November 9 2026
Scotiabank Arena will be the setting for an NBA battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors. Tipoff is scheduled for Monday November 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. The Raptors are a 2.5 point home favorite and the total as of writing is 228.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Memphis off to a surprising start
The Memphis Grizzlies have missed the playoffs in six of the previous ten seasons and have just one playoff series victory over the last decade. The Grizzlies (6-3) started the season with six consecutive victories and are a half-game out of fourth place in the Western Conference standings. On Friday, Memphis trailed by 22 points at halftime during a 128-97 home loss versus Oklahoma City.
Ty Jerome led five Memphis players in double figures with 21 points (7-14 FG) and five assists. Third year pro Zach Edey scored 14 points (8-8 FT) and grabbed six rebounds in 20 minutes of action. Cedric Coward added ten points and nine rebounds in a losing effort for the Grizzlies.
Memphis surrendered 120.7 points per game last season and currently ranks ninth in the league in defensive efficiency. During Friday’s loss, Memphis offered little resistance to an Oklahoma City offense that shot a sizzling 55 percent from the floor. The Grizzlies converted 29-of-31 free-throw attempts and committed 18 turnovers that led to 30 Thunder points.
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Toronto playing without Kawhi
The Toronto Raptors have suffered through some rough seasons over the past decade and have not won a playoff series since 2020. The Raptors (5-4) have won two of their first three home games and are tied with New York for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Toronto outscored Milwaukee by 23 points in the second half to earn a 121-107 road victory.
R.J. Barrett and Alijah Martin led all scorers with 27 points each on a combined 18-for-32 shooting performance. Toronto F Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 19 points (7-12 FG), seven rebounds, and four steals. Veteran C Jakob Poeltl added 19 points (9-14 FG) and 11 boards for the Raptors.
The Raptors rank 11th in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 118.2 points per contest. During Friday’s victory, Toronto assisted on 28 of 44 made field goals and shot 47 percent overall. The Raptors forced 21 turnovers and converted them into 28 points. Toronto outrebounded Milwaukee by a 42-37 margin.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction
Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +2.5
Toronto G Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) and F Scottie Barnes (adductor) missed Friday’s victory. Both are considered day-to-day. The Raptors swept the Grizzlies a season ago and won by an average of more than 20 points in the two games. Memphis is 6-3 ATS and covering by five plus points on average. Take the Grizzlies to cover on the road.
Pick: Over 228.5
Toronto is playing at the third fastest tempo in the league and Memphis ranks seventh in that category. The Grizzlies are tenth in offensive efficiency and the Raptors are 11th. Toronto is averaging 118.2 points and Memphis has surrendered 123 plus points during the three-game skid. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies win 119-115
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