The Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors will meet in the NBA on Sunday night. Both of these teams are .500 or worse on the season and they will look for an important win in Canada. Memphis will have to deal with the absence of their top star, while the Raptors try to take advantage of that absence. Here, you can find my breakdown of this inter-conference matchup, including my Grizzlies vs Raptors prediction.
Our Grizzlies vs Raptors Pick
- Pick: Toronto Raptors -5.5
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies @ Toronto Raptors
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Memphis is dealing with significant roster issues. Their star guard Ja Morant is suspended for this game following comments to the coaching staff after a recent home loss. This is a major blow to their offense.
- The Grizzlies also have several other players unavailable due to injuries. Ty Jerome, Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Zach Edey are all banged up and won’t be available for this matchup.
- Toronto is missing center Jakob Poeltl due to a back injury. But the Raptors are healthier overall and have momentum after a recent road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- The big question in this game is how the Grizzlies will respond to the absence of Morant. He isn’t injured or absent due to normal circumstances. The decision to suspend him could cause further chemistry issues or it could bring the players that are available closer together to perform in this game. That will be interesting to monitor throughout this matchup.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first game between these teams this season. They will play twice during the regular season.
- Both of these teams have gone 2-4 against the spread so far this season.
- Toronto has gone over the total in four of their first six games.
- Memphis is 3-3 on their over/unders going into this matchup.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes (Toronto) | Over 18.5 points |
| Cedric Coward (Memphis) | Over 14.5 points |
Grizzlies vs Raptors Model Projection
Score Projection: Toronto Raptors 116 – Memphis Grizzlies 108
Win Probability: Toronto 68%, Memphis 32%
Final Thoughts
The absence of Ja Morant is going to be a huge factor in the outcome of this matchup. Without Morant and several other key players, initiating the offense will be tougher than usual for Memphis. I’ll take the Raptors to win this game and cover the spread, as they should be the deeper team against a Grizzlies squad that is without so many of their more talented players.
