Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
In a non-conference matchup, the 76ers (-218) host the Grizzlies (+179) at Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game will be televised on NBCS.
Memphis, who is 13th in the Western Conference, enters the game with a record of 21-41. Philadelphia is 7th in the East and has a record of 35-26.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Grizzlies have faced off vs. the 76ers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Looking back over the previous three times that the Grizzlies and 76ers have faced off, they have combined to average 226 points per game and have an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 1-9.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
In the Western Conference standings, the Grizzlies are currently in 13th place with a record of 21-41. Within the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place.
On the road, the Grizzlies have a record of 14-17 this season. Their ATS record on the road is 18-13, and they have covered the spread in two straight games.
This season, Memphis has been the underdog in 46 of their 62 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -7.8 points per game and an ATS record of 25-21.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies defeated the Nets by a score of 106-102. They were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 206 points.
For the season, Memphis has an O/U record of 28-33-1. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total is 218.7 points, and the average O/U line is 222.1.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are 30th in the NBA at 106.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road this season, averaging 108.7 points compared to 103.4 at home. In terms of their overall field goal percentage, Memphis is 30th in the league at 43%.
One area where the Grizzlies have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 11th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 13.4, and they are 5th in three-point attempts. However, their three-point percentage is just 34% (30th).
When it comes to pace, Memphis is 16th in the NBA at 98.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 23rd in the league at 25 per game.
So far, the Grizzlies defense is giving up 112.6 points per contest, which has them sitting 10th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in three straight matchups. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Grizzlies squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.9% from downtown.
Philadelphia is favored by 5.5 points at home today against the Grizzlies. The 76ers have a record of 29-12 as the favorite this season and have gone 25-16 ATS as the favorite. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +7.7 points per game.
On average, the 76ers’ games have finished with 230.7 points this season, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 209.5. In their games this season, the average O/U line has been 230.6 points.
The 76ers are 34-27 straight-up vs. the spread this season, including a 17-15 ATS record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games.
In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Nets by a score of 112-107. The O/U line for that game was 212.5 points, and Philly was favored by 1 point going into the game.
Overall, the 76ers are 35-26 this season, which is good for 7th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 23-18 compared to 12-8 in non-conference games.
At home, the 76ers are averaging 117.3 points per game, which is 13th in the league. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 117 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the NBA.
Philadelphia is one of the top teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, as they are 2nd in free-throw attempts per game. They are also 1st in made free throws. In terms of field goal percentage, the 76ers are 18th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Philly is 26th in made threes per game and 22nd in three-point shooting percentage. They are 8th in two-point field goals made per game and 22nd in two-point shooting percentage.
Coming into the game, the 76ers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 49.2% of their games. Currently, they are 14th in the NBA at 113.7 points per game allowed. Philadelphia’s defense is currently forcing 11.2 turnovers per game, which is 1st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 9th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.7 rejections per game.
Coming in as 5.5 point favorites, our projections have the 76ers picking up a 109-105 win.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+5.5)
- Projecting a combined 214 points, we like the over
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Tyrese Maxey – Concussion – Questionable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Questionable
- Yuta Watanabe – Wrist – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Back – Out
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Lower Back – Out
