NBA Game Preview: Toronto Raptors (42-34) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (25-51)

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 5:00 PM local time
Venue:
FedExForum — 191 Beale Street, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network / Sportsnet / NBA League Pass

Recent Team Form

Raptors — Last 5 Games

L 123–115 vs SAC (4/1)

L 127–116 @ DET (3/31)

W 139–87 vs ORL (3/29)

W 119–106 vs NOP (3/27)

L 119–94 @ LAC (3/25)

Toronto enters this matchup 2–3 in their last five, with two straight losses.

Grizzlies — Last 5 Games

L 130–119 vs NYK (4/1)

L 131–105 vs PHX (3/30)

W 125–124 vs CHI (3/28)

L 119–109 vs HOU (3/27)

L 123–98 vs SAS (3/25)

Memphis is 1–4 in their last five, with defensive struggles in nearly every outing.

Injury Report

Toronto Raptors

Chucky Hepburn — Out (knee), expected return Apr 9

Jamison Battle — GTD (illness)

Immanuel Quickley — Out (foot), expected return Apr 7

Memphis Grizzlies

Taj Gibson — GTD (foot)

Ty Jerome — Out (ankle), expected return Apr 5

Cam Spencer — Out (back), expected return Apr 5

Olivier-Maxence Prosper — GTD (back)

Jaylen Wells — Out for season (toe)

Key Player Matchups

Brandon Ingram (TOR) vs. Cedric Coward (MEM)

Ingram: 21.4 PPG, 47.1% FG, 81.8% FT

Coward: 13.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 84.7% FT

Ingram is Toronto’s leading scorer and the most polished offensive player in this matchup.

Scottie Barnes (TOR) vs. Memphis Frontcourt

Barnes: 7.6 RPG, 1.5 BPG (team leader)

Memphis allows 119.5 PPG, one of the worst defensive marks in the league.

Barnes’ versatility gives Toronto a major edge on both ends.

Immanuel Quickley (TOR) vs. Cam Spencer (MEM)

Quickley: 6.0 APG (TOR leader) — OUT for this game

Spencer: 5.5 APG (MEM leader) — OUT for this game

Both teams are missing their primary playmakers, shifting ball‑handling duties to secondary guards.

Series History

Raptors lead the season series.

Last meeting: TOR 117 – MEM 104 on Nov 2, 2025

Previous matchups from 2024–2025 show alternating blowouts, but Toronto has the more recent edge.

Betting Trends

Raptors are 2–3 in their last five but have two dominant wins (139–87, 119–106).

Grizzlies have allowed 130+ points in three of their last four games.

Toronto’s offense ranks 7th in the East; Memphis’ defense ranks near the bottom of the NBA.

Game Odds

Toronto Raptors               – 12.5

Memphis Grizzlies          231.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 2, 2026