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Toronto Raptors at Memphis Grizzlies: preview and Win Meter

Toronto Raptors → Memphis Grizzlies →

The edge goes to the Raptors on the road against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, December 23, at about 66%. That is a real edge, but the Grizzlies are far from out of it.

How the Win Meter reads

The Win Meter reads the Raptors 66%, with a projected score of Toronto Raptors 114, Memphis Grizzlies 110. The rating gap is 214 points in favor of the Raptors, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Grizzlies on top of that.

Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 34 times in 100 games like this, the Grizzlies would win.

Recent form

The Raptors are 2-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of +7.6. The Grizzlies are 1-0 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -18.

The Raptors' best recent win was 135-92 at home against CHI.

The Grizzlies' best recent win was 123-103 at home against UTA.

The Grizzlies were beaten 147-101 on the road by UTA not long ago.

Injuries to watch

Out: Nate Bittle (TOR), expected back Oct 28, 2026, Cedric Coward (MEM), expected back Oct 25, 2026, Carson Cooper (MEM), and Javon Small (MEM).

Day to day or questionable: Isaiah Stewart (MEM). Their status can change before tip-off.

The season series

In our records of recent meetings, the series is even, with the Grizzlies outscoring the Raptors by an average of 3.8 points per game. The last meeting was TOR 128, MEM 96.

Last five games

Oldest to newest. Tap a result for the score.

Raptors3-2, +7.6 avg margin
Grizzlies1-4, -18 avg margin

Pick a result above.

Keys to the game

  • The Raptors arrive in better form (L-W-L-W-W against L-L-L-L-W).
  • Health: 4 players are listed as out, so watch who steps into the rotation.
  • Home court is worth about three and a half points in our model, which helps the Grizzlies.

Recent meetings

  • Apr 3: TOR 128, MEM 96
  • Nov 2: MEM 104, TOR 117
  • Feb 5: MEM 138, TOR 107
  • Dec 26: TOR 126, MEM 155

Injury report

Toronto Raptors
  • Nate Bittle Out · back Oct 28
Memphis Grizzlies
  • Isaiah Stewart Available
  • Cedric Coward Out · back Oct 25
  • Carson Cooper Out
  • Javon Small Out

Win Meter

66%
34%
RaptorsGrizzlies

Projected score: Raptors 114, Grizzlies 110

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Win Meter lab

The reading comes from the rating gap plus a bonus for home court and rest. Slide the bonus to see how much it matters.

66%
34%
RaptorsGrizzlies

Matchup at a glance

TORMEM
Record2-01-0
Last 5LWLWWLLLLW
Points per game123.5123
Allowed per game97103
Days of rest––
Rating15571343

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