As I bring the NBA back into focus for the stretch run, I am compelled to mention a few tidbits about risk and reward at this time of the season. Years ago, I learned the hard way that teams will make last minute availability changes ahead of games. This is one of the reasons why I attempt to send messages closer to gametime. It is not 100% effective as many teams will decide to rest players right before tipoff.
The important piece of this point is the domino effect these decisions have on the numbers below. For instance, as I was writing this, Celtic Jaylen Brown was removed from the player points. This caused an increase in both Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White’s posted point totals for the game.
When this occurs, many books will simply pull the points off the board and work with what they have. Others will adjust to incorporate the change.
So sometimes the late moves can paint a more accurate picture.
Below is the info for the Celtics-Grizzlies game:
NBA:
Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies
Spread
Celtics -4.5 (-104) WINNER
Grizzlies +4.5 (-112)
Total
Over 236.5 (-108)
Under 236.5 (-108) WINNER
Moneyline
Celtics (-174) WINNER
Grizzlies (+156)
Player Points
Jayson Tatum Under 29.5 (-122)
Ja Morant Over 22.5 (-122)
Kristaps Porzingis Under 21.5 (-113)
Jaren Jackson Over 19.5 (-104)
Desmond Bane Under 17.5 (Even)
Derrick White Under 16.5 (-115)
Jrue Holiday Over 12.5 (-102)
Santi Aldama Over 10.5 (+104)
Jaylen Wells Over 7.5 (-120)
Luke Kennard Under 7.5 (-128)
Scotty Pippen Jr.Under 7.5 (-132)
Zach Edey Under 7.5 (-108)
Double Result
Celtics / Celtics (Even) WINNER
Grizzlies / Grizzlies (+230)
Grizzlies / Celtics (+500)
Celtics / Grizzlies (+650)
Tie / Celtics (+3400)
Tie / Grizzlies (+4600)
