NBA Lock Alert – Celtics Need an Easy meal vs. Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies (16-47 SU, 26-36-1 ATS, 30-33 O/U) have lost three straight games in the BetOnline Sportsbook, and are coming off an absolutely dismal performance in its 104-79 road loss to Minnesota on Wednesday.

The Grizzlies failed to cover the spread for NBA betting enthusiasts as 2.5-point underdogs while the 183 combined points fell under the 199.5-point O/U total. Rookie shooting guard O.J. Mayo scored a team-high 18 points in the loss.

The Boston Celtics (49-16 SU, 34-31 ATS, 30-34-1 O/U) coming into tonight’s matchup riding a two-game losing streak, including its 107-99 road loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday.

The Celtics failed to cover the spread as 3.5-poit road favorites while the final score played Over the 189.5-point O/U total. The Celtics got a team high 27 points from all-star shooting guard Ray Allen in a losing effort.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Pick.

The Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.

The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.

The Celtics are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 vs. NBA Southwest.

The Celtics are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Friday games.

The Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.

The Over is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.

The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

The Grizzlies are 8-0 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Boston.

The Grizzlies are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

NBA Odds

Memphis Grizzlies +12 -110

Boston Celtics -12 -110

Over 191 -110

Under 191 -110

Analysis: This pick doesn’t require a bunch of thinking as the Celtics look to get back in the win column following consecutive losses to Orlando and Miami. While the C’s are without emotional leader Kevin Garnett and have several other players injured as well, they will still be able to spank the Grizzlies with Ray Allen and Paul Pierce leading the way.

NBA Free Picks: Celtics -12 Points/Under 191 Total Points