MEM vs BOS DraftKings Prediction Today
NBA March 21, 2026 – Best DFS Lineup, PrizePicks More/Less Picks, Injury Report & Fantasy Tips
Match: Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics | Date: Sat Mar 21 | BattingFirst.com
Match Overview
Boston Celtics head to FedExForum, Memphis as massive 88.8% win probability favourites. The big news? Ja Morant is OUT with a left elbow injury — which dramatically boosts Boston’s Celtics DFS players. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum is back and red hot after returning from a ruptured Achilles, dropping 24 points in 31 minutes vs Golden State. Celtics duo Jaylen Brown + Tatum are must-haves in any DraftKings lineup tonight.
| Detail | Info |
| Match | Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics |
| Date | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Venue | FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Time (US ET) | 7:00 PM ET |
| Time (India IST) | 5:30 AM IST (Sun Mar 22) |
| Win Probability | BOS 88.8% | MEM 11.2% |
| Series Status | Celtics heavy road favourites |
Injury Report — Must Read Before Locking!
| Player | Team | Status | Impact on DFS |
| Ja Morant | MEM | ❌ OUT (Elbow) | HUGE — MEM missing their star PG |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | ✅ ACTIVE (mins limit ~32) | Top DFS pick — returning from Achilles |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | ✅ ACTIVE | MVP-level — 28.5 PPG this season |
| Nikola Vucevic | BOS | ⚠️ Doubtful | Monitor before lock |
| Derrick White | BOS | ✅ ACTIVE | Solid DFS value pick |
⚠️ KEY ALERT: Ja Morant (Elbow) is OUT for this game. This means Memphis plays without their franchise star PG, massively lowering the Grizzlies’ ceiling and boosting Boston’s comfort. For DFS purposes, avoid stacking Grizzlies players — except Desmond Bane who takes on the primary scoring role in Morant’s absence.
Head-to-Head & Team Form: MEM vs BOS DraftKings Prediction Today
| Stat | Boston Celtics | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Win Probability | 88.8% | 11.2% |
| Season Record | 44-23 (2nd East) | Rebuilding season |
| Ja Morant | — | ❌ OUT (Elbow) |
| Star Player Form | Tatum + Brown 🔥 | Bane leading without Morant |
| Last 5 Games | 4W – 1L | Struggling without Morant |
| DFS Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ (Morant absent) |
Boston have been one of the NBA’s best teams this season at 44-23, sitting 2nd in the Eastern Conference. With Tatum now back and ramping up, the Celtics have outscored opponents by 14.8 points per 100 possessions in his limited floor time. Memphis, without Morant, are a shadow of themselves — an easy matchup for Celtics DFS picks.
Key Players to Watch
🍀 Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown — TOP DFS PICK
Brown is having an MVP-caliber season averaging 28.5 PPG, 7.0 REB, 5.1 AST. Against a short-handed Grizzlies team missing Morant, Brown should dominate. He’s your captain lock in DraftKings Showdown contests tonight. Do not overthink it.
Jayson Tatum — MUST HAVE
Tatum just returned from a 10-month Achilles rehab and is improving every game. Last game vs GSW: 24 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast in 31 mins. He recorded a double-double and has scored at least 20 points in five straight games. His DraftKings salary is still lower than you’d expect given his production — excellent value.
Derrick White — VALUE PICK
White is a reliable secondary scorer for Boston. He dropped 34 points vs San Antonio this season and consistently contributes across multiple categories. At a lower DraftKings price point, he’s a perfect value play to free up budget for Brown and Tatum.
🐻 Memphis Grizzlies
Desmond Bane — ONLY MEM PICK
Without Ja Morant, Bane becomes Memphis’s primary option. He’ll see elevated minutes, more shot attempts, and more ball-handling duties. If you need a Grizzlies player to fit your DraftKings salary, Bane is the only realistic option. Use with caution though — BOS defence is elite.
Best DraftKings DFS Lineup — MEM vs BOS
| DFS Role | Player | Team | Avg Stats | Why Pick? |
| ⭐ TOP PICK (Captain) | Jaylen Brown | BOS | 28.5 PPG / 7.0 REB / 5.1 AST | MVP season, Ja OUT = easy night |
| 🔥 MUST HAVE | Jayson Tatum | BOS | 20–24 PPG / 10–14 REB | Just dropped 24 pts vs GSW, hot form |
| 💎 VALUE PICK | Derrick White | BOS | Solid scorer / 34 pts vs SAS | High floor, low DraftKings salary |
| 📈 MEM PUNT | Desmond Bane | MEM | Elevated role (Morant OUT) | More shots with Morant absent |
| 💰 BUDGET | Santi Aldama | MEM | Useful rebounds / minutes boost | Salary saver, decent floor |
Captain Pick: Jaylen Brown (1.5x Points Multiplier in Showdown)
In DraftKings Showdown format, your captain scores 1.5x points. Brown averaging 28.5 PPG vs a Morant-less Memphis is the safest captain lock of the week. No second-guessing needed.
Salary Structure Tip:
- Lock Brown + Tatum as your two premium picks
- Use Derrick White as your mid-tier value play
- Fill remaining spots with budget-friendly Grizzlies like Bane or Aldama
- Avoid Grizzlies heavy stacks — BOS will dominate the scoreline
PrizePicks More / Less Predictions — MEM vs BOS
For Indian fans new to PrizePicks — you simply pick OVER or UNDER a player’s stat line. Pick 3–6 players and win big. Here are tonight’s best picks:
| Player | Stat | Line | Pick | Confidence |
| Jaylen Brown | Points | 26.5 | OVER | 🔥 Very High |
| Jayson Tatum | Points + Reb | 28.5 | OVER | 🔥 Very High |
| Jayson Tatum | Rebounds | 8.5 | OVER | ✅ High |
| Derrick White | Points | 15.5 | OVER | ✅ High |
| Desmond Bane | Points | 18.5 | OVER | ⚡ Medium |
| Ja Morant | ANY stat | — | DO NOT PICK | ❌ OUT |
🔥 Power Play Combo (All Must Hit):
- Jaylen Brown OVER 26.5 Points — He’s averaging 28.5 PPG. Memphis without Morant is a golden matchup.
- Jayson Tatum OVER 8.5 Rebounds — Tatum pulled 10 and 14 rebounds in his last two games.
- Derrick White OVER 15.5 Points — White is a secondary scorer with a big game potential every night.
⚠️ AVOID: Do NOT pick Ja Morant on any platform. He is confirmed OUT.
All NBA Matches — Saturday March 21, 2026
Here are all 6 scheduled NBA games for tomorrow with win probabilities:
| Match | Time (ET) | Favourite | Win % |
| NYK @ BKN | 7:00 PM | New York Knicks | NYK 93.8% |
| GSW @ DET | 7:00 PM | Detroit Pistons | DET 69.1% |
| ATL @ HOU | 7:30 PM | Houston Rockets | HOU 59.9% |
| POR @ MIN | 7:30 PM | Minnesota Timberwolves | MIN 57.4% |
| BOS @ MEM | 7:30 PM | Boston Celtics ⭐ BLOG MATCH | BOS 88.8% |
| TOR @ DEN | 9:00 PM | Denver Nuggets | DEN 70.6% |
🔑 Best DFS Slate Tip: The NYK vs BKN game is also highly predictable (NYK 93.8% fav). Stack Knicks players alongside Boston Celtics for a high-upside multi-game DraftKings lineup tonight.
Match Prediction & Betting Insight
Boston Celtics WIN (Predicted Score: BOS 118 – MEM 102)
With Ja Morant out and Tatum + Brown both active and in form, this is as close to a banker pick as the NBA gets. Boston will control this game from the second quarter. Tatum’s minutes will continue ramping up toward playoff readiness — expect 28–32 mins and another strong showing.
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