Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction for Monday November 9 2026
Memphis heads to Toronto on Monday night for a 7:30 PM ET game against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Both teams have been pretty good to start the season, but they’re coming off completely different performances. Memphis got hammered 128-97 by Oklahoma City on Friday, while Toronto went into Milwaukee and beat the Bucks 121-107. The Grizzlies have been perfect on the road so far. Toronto has been scoring plenty, though, and I think the Raptors have a good chance to hand Memphis its first road loss. The NBA action is just starting to heat up on the court and you need to make sure you are fully prepared with our free NBA predictions.
Memphis Grizzlies Need to Bounce Back
Memphis is 6-3 overall and 4-0 on the road after losing to Oklahoma City by 31 points Friday. That was an ugly one. The Grizzlies lost the Indiana game 107-103 on Wednesday, so they’ve now dropped two straight. Before that, Memphis had been playing some good basketball, including a strong start away from home.
The Grizzlies are averaging 117.9 points and allowing 111.8. That’s a pretty good scoring difference, and it explains why they’re above .500. Memphis has been able to score in different ways, but the defense hasn’t always been consistent. Oklahoma City exposed that Friday, and Toronto has enough offense to create similar problems if Memphis doesn’t tighten things up.
The Grizzlies need to do a better job controlling the paint and avoiding long scoring droughts. The 31-point loss to Oklahoma City showed how quickly things can get away from them when the offense stops working. Memphis has been excellent on the road, and that’s worth respecting. But Toronto has been playing good basketball at home, and the Raptors have enough scoring to make this difficult.
Toronto Raptors Have Been Getting Good Results
Toronto is 5-4 overall and 2-1 at home after beating Milwaukee 121-107 on Friday. The Raptors have won three of their last four, with the only loss coming against Denver. They’ve been scoring consistently, and that’s given them a chance against most opponents. Toronto isn’t a perfect defensive team, but it’s been doing enough to win.
The Raptors are averaging 118.2 points and allowing 112.8. That’s a healthy offensive number, and it’s slightly better than Memphis’ average. Toronto has been getting good production throughout the rotation, and the offense has been moving the ball well enough to create quality shots. Memphis has been allowing almost 112 points per game, so the Raptors should have opportunities to score.
Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Kawhi Leonard have been listed unavailable. Those are significant absences, and the final injury report deserves attention. Toronto has still been getting results, but missing that much talent can catch up with a team against a good opponent. The Raptors need to continue sharing the ball and avoid depending on one player to carry the offense.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Toronto Raptors
I’m taking Toronto. Memphis is 4-0 on the road, and that’s a legitimate reason to be careful. But the Grizzlies have lost two straight and just gave up 128 points to Oklahoma City. Toronto has been scoring 118.2 points a game and is coming off a solid road win against Milwaukee. The injuries worry me, and Memphis certainly has enough offense to win this matchup. But I think Toronto gets more consistent scoring and does enough defensively to pull it out at home.
Total Pick: Over 228.5 Points
Give me the over 228.5 if that’s the number. Memphis is averaging 117.9 points, and Toronto is scoring 118.2. Both defenses are allowing more than 111, so there’s a reasonable path to both teams reaching 115. The concern is Toronto’s injuries affecting its offensive production, or Memphis coming out determined to slow things down after Friday’s loss. But I think these teams have enough scoring to make this a fairly high-total game.
Final Picks: Toronto Raptors Moneyline | Over 228.5 Points (if available)