Memphis Grizzlies vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 9, 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies head north of the border on Monday to take on the Toronto Raptors. Memphis (6-3, 3rd Southwest) was routed by Oklahoma  City 128-97 on Friday. The Raptors have dropped three straight. Toronto (5-4, 4th Atlantic) defeated Milwaukee 121-107 last time out. Memphis is 4-0 away from home, and Toronto is 2-1 on its home court. Scotiabank Arena hosts the 7:30 pm ET tipoff, televised on DAZN MEM. Here are our free NBA picks.

Memphis Grizzlies Struggling of Late

Memphis was unbeaten through six games. Now the Grizzlies can't buy a win. Friday's 128-97 defeat against Oklahoma City made it three consecutive losses, with the Thunder running away with a game Memphis badly needed to turn around. The Grizzlies have dropped three of five, although their 4-0 road record remains intact. Scoring has become a concern after Friday's 97-point showing. Memphis averages 117.9 points per game and allows 111.8, but neither side of the court looked particularly convincing against Oklahoma City.

Ty Jerome continues to shoulder much of the scoring responsibility, averaging 26.6 points and 5.3 assists per game. Cameron Boozer follows with 15.6 points and leads Memphis with 10.0 rebounds. The Grizzlies average 48.8 boards, giving them opportunities around the basket, but their recent results haven't reflected that advantage. Memphis shoots 45.8% from the floor and commits 15.8 turnovers per game. Keeping possession against Toronto's aggressive defense will be important.

Injuries: Richie Saunders, Isaiah Stewart and Scotty Pippen Jr. are out.

Toronto Raptors Coming Home With a Win

The Raptors played poorly in their first half on Friday against Milwaukee but bounced back with 70 points after halftime to down the Bucks by 14 points. Toronto was led by Alijah Martin and RJ Barrett, who both scored 27. Toronto is one game over .500 but only 2-3 over the last five. Toronto averages 118.2 points and concedes 112.8, which shows the Raptors can hold their own on offense but must tighten the defense.

Scottie Barnes leads Toronto in scoring at 23.5 points and rebounding at 7.6, although he's a game-time decision. Barrett follows with 21.6 points, and Friday showed he can carry a major share of the attack. Jamal Shead leads the playmaking at 6.6 assists per game, including 16 against Milwaukee. The Raptors average 28.7 assists and force problems with 11.6 steals per outing. That defensive pressure might be their best way to overcome Memphis' size. Availability remains important, with Immanuel Quickley also uncertain.

Injuries: Kawhi Leonard and Nate Bittle are out. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley are game-time decisions.

Key To The Game

Memphis has the glass covered on paper, averaging 48.8 rebounds against Toronto's 42.2. The Raptors can answer by attacking the passing lanes. Toronto averages 11.6 steals, and Memphis gives the ball away 15.8 times per game. If the Grizzlies handle Toronto's pressure, their rebounding advantage will come into play.

Memphis vs Toronto Game Pick

• Toronto Raptors

The road record favors Memphis. Its current play doesn't. Three straight defeats culminated in a 128-97 home loss Friday, and Toronto comes in after scoring 70 second-half points against Milwaukee. The Raptors' 11.6 steals could cause problems for a Memphis offense committing 15.8 turnovers a night. Jerome will make shots, and Boozer's 10.0 rebounds give the visitors a way to control the paint. But Barrett is coming off 27 points, and Shead just delivered 16 assists. Toronto has momentum and enough defensive pressure to take this one at home.

Memphis vs Toronto Over/Under Pick

• Over

Memphis scoring 97 on Friday was an exception to a season average of 117.9. Toronto puts up 118.2 and just reached 121 against Milwaukee. Toronto’s pressure defense has been able to turn steals into baskets. Memphis sees several second looks thanks to a strong presence on the glass. The Raptors have two players scoring over 21 points per game and face a Memphis defense that has not made enough stops, allowing 112.8 points per game. The Grizzlies are not much better, allowing 111.8. The injury questions around Barnes and Quickley deserve attention, but Toronto still found plenty of offense Friday. Take the over.