NBA odds, betting preview (Feb. 5): Grizzlies vs. Raptors predictions
Briefly

Bettors are encouraged to focus on rookie Zach Edey as he plays his first NBA game in Toronto against the Raptors. The Raptors are coming off a loss to the Knicks, exacerbated by injuries to key players Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies maintain strong momentum, having won nine of their last ten games, and are in second place in the Western Conference. This matchup follows a previous high-scoring encounter where Memphis defeated Toronto significantly, setting the stage for another competitive game.
Bettors should target Toronto-born rookie Zach Edey to have a big game in his NBA debut on home soil against the Raptors.
Memphis is averaging a league-leading 123.5 points per game while also leading the NBA in pace (103.8). Additionally, the Grizzlies are second in rebounding (47.6 per game) and assists (29.7 per game).
Toronto suffered a 121-115 home loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, but they lost more than the game as centre Jakob Poeltl left with a hip injury.
This will be the second meeting of the season between these two teams. Memphis scored a lopsided 155-126 victory over Toronto back in December on its home floor.
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