The Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs. Grizzlies prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs. Grizzlies pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Clippers and Nets and play the Mavs next. The Grizzlies have lost 11 of their last 14 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Ty Jerome is averaging 19.4 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Cedric Coward is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Hawks and Cavs and play the Pistons next. The 76ers have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 115.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 29 points and 6.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer, and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have won each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Grizzlies’ last five games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The 76ers have lost seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last six games against the Grizzlies following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Adem Bona ranks 5th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.5) this season.
- Quentin Grimes ranks T17th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (83.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.1).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (31.3%).
- Fourteen different Grizzlies players have scored 20+ points in a game this season—the most in the league.
- The Grizzlies are one of only three teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.
76ers vs Grizzlies Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Johni Broome, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid. VJ Edgecombe is questionable.
The Grizzlies will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Ja Morant, Taj Gibson, and Santi Aldama. Taylor Hendricks, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen, and Cedric Coward are doubtful.
76ers vs Grizzlies Prediction
I don’t want to back the 76ers in the favorite role as much as the next guy. The 76ers are a mess right now and have their best players banged up. However, the Grizzlies have their entire team banged up and don’t seem interested in competing. At home, the 76ers should win this game comfortably. If they don’t, it’s probably time to hit the panic button. At home, there are no excuses. The line is reasonable. The Grizzlies aren’t competing most nights. Give me the 76ers.