Memphis visits Toronto at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET, with regional coverage available through NBA League Pass where eligible. The teams have similar early scoring numbers, but Memphis brings a 4-0 road record. At the time of this writing the spread and total odds were not released on the verified board used here. See more NBA picks.
Memphis Has Traveled Well, but Its First Action Has to Work
The Grizzlies are 6-3 overall and 4-0 on the road. They lost 128-97 at home to Oklahoma City on Friday. That’s one bad result against a strong defense, and I wouldn’t use it to dismiss what Memphis has done away from home.
Memphis averages 117.9 points and allows 111.8. It can make Toronto defend on the move if it gets the ball up the floor quickly after rebounds. The Grizzlies are less dangerous when the first drive stalls and the next player has to create against a defense that’s already set.
Ty Jerome scored 21 against Oklahoma City and 40 in the November 2 overtime loss to New Orleans. Memphis can get points from his pull-up shooting, but his ability to find teammates when Toronto shows extra help is more important to this matchup than another big individual scoring total.
Toronto Can Win With Extra Possessions
The Raptors are 5-4 and 2-1 at home. They beat Milwaukee 121-107 on Friday after trailing by nine at halftime. Toronto outscored Milwaukee 70-47 after the break, giving it a useful example of how it can take over without a full rotation.
Toronto averages 118.2 points and allows 112.8. It grabbed 15 offensive rebounds against Milwaukee. Memphis can make the first shot difficult, but Toronto has a second route to points if its bigs get inside position and create another chance.
Jamal Shead had 16 assists against Milwaukee, and Jakob Poeltl had 19 points and 11 rebounds. Scottie Barnes missed that game, so check whether he returns. Toronto’s passing and rebounding give it a workable plan even if it has to use a similar rotation.
Grizzlies vs Raptors Team Comparison
| Category | Memphis | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-3 | 5-4 |
| Road / home | 4-0 road | 2-1 home |
| Points scored / allowed | 117.9 / 111.8 | 118.2 / 112.8 |
| Friday result | Lost 128-97 vs Oklahoma City | Won 121-107 at Milwaukee |
Grizzlies vs Raptors Position-by-Position
| Position | Memphis | Toronto | Projected edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Jerome’s pull-up scoring | Shead can distribute before help recovers | Even |
| SG | Wings can get out in transition | Can attack closeouts after a paint touch | Even |
| SF | Needs early offense before Toronto matches up | RJ Barrett can score through contact | Toronto |
| PF | Must stop cuts and finish box-outs | Can put a second rebounder near the rim | Toronto if Barnes returns; otherwise close |
| C | Interior size can contest the first shot | Poeltl can extend possessions | Toronto |
Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction
Side Pick: Toronto to Win
I lean Toronto because its offensive rebounding gives it a way to score even if Memphis keeps the initial shot quality down. Memphis’ 4-0 road start makes this a narrow call. I’m keeping it to a projected winner until a spread is verified.
Total Pick: Pending
I project Toronto 115, Memphis 112. Extra Toronto possessions and quick Memphis baskets can push this higher. It can also settle into a slower game if the Grizzlies finish their defensive possessions and Toronto gets back before Memphis can run. No official total pick yet.
Final Picks: Toronto to win. Spread and total pending.
Completed November 8, 2026. Lines and player availability can change before tipoff.