Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
This non-conference matchup between the Grizzlies and 76ers is set to tip-off at 8:00 ET in Memphis. The 76ers (-909) are currently favored by 13 points over the Grizzlies (+590) and the over/under line is set at 210.
Philadelphia comes into this game at 42-35, winners of three straight, while Memphis is 27-50 and also winners of three straight. The 76ers are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while the Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Grizzlies are averaging 112 points per game, compared to the 76ers at 109. These figures have led to Memphis posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
- Memphis has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 102 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Memphis has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
This season, the 76ers have a record of 44-32 against the spread. Their current ATS win streak is at five games, and they are 23-16 ATS on the road.
Philly has been favored in 46 of their 77 games this season and have a record of 29-17 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an ATS scoring margin of +7.5 points per game.
Their O/U record for the season is 39-38, and today’s line of 210 is lower than the average O/U line of 227.4 for their games. On average, their games have finished with 226.2 points.
In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Heat by a score of 109-105. They were 3-point underdogs going into the game, and their ATS record improved to 44-32.
Currently, the 76ers are 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 42-35. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place. The team has won their last three games and are favored by 13 points against the Grizzlies.
The 76ers have been a strong offensive team this season, averaging 114.2 points per game (15th). However, they have been slightly better at home (115.3 PPG) compared to on the road (113.2 PPG).
Philadelphia has been one of the most aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA with 19.6 made free throws per game. They are also 8th in two-point field goal attempts but have struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 36% (19th).
When it comes to pace, the 76ers are 23rd in the league at 97 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 26th in the NBA with an average of 24.7 per contest.
So far this season, the 76ers defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the NBA at 112.0 points allowed per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the 76ers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.8% while allowing 35.3% from downtown.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 20-40 straight-up this season. In their last three games, they have been the underdog and have won all three of those games. Against the spread, they have also covered in their last three games and have an ATS record of 32-28 as the underdog.
Memphis’ O/U record for the season is 36-40-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 210 is lower than their season average of 218.7 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies defeated the Pistons by a score of 108-90. Memphis was favored by 1 point in that game, and they covered the spread by 18 points.
Currently, the Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 27-50. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-34 and 8-7 against their division. On the road, Memphis has an ATS record of 23-17 compared to 15-22 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, averaging just 106 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (107.9 PPG) compared to at home (104.0 PPG).
In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th in the league at 98 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 30th in the NBA, hitting just 43% of their shots. However, they have been better from three-point range, making an average of 13.2 threes per game (10th).
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Grizzlies are 18th in the league in free-throw attempts. In terms of offensive rebounding, they are right in the middle of the pack at 15th. Finally, Memphis is 24th in the NBA in assists, averaging 24.9 per game.
Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 45.5% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 112.6 points per game allowed. The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.
The 76ers enter this game as 13-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 106-100.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+13)
- Our NBA model projects 206 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Questionable
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Questionable
- Yuta Watanabe – Personal – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Injury Management – Questionable
- John Konchar – Heel – Questionable
- Desmond Bane – Back – Questionable
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Right Foot – Questionable
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Tobias Harris – Knee – Questionable
- Joel Embiid – Injury Recovery – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- Mo Bamba – Illness – Questionable
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Tyrese Maxey – Hip – Questionable
