Memphis Grizzlies (35-17) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-19)
January 31, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers -4; Over/Under: +219
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The Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers meet Monday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. The Memphis Grizzlies look for a win after winning 16 of their last 19 games The Philadelphia 76ers look to build on their four-game winning streak.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 112 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.2 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 26.1 points and 6.8 assists, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 18.4 points and 3.3 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Jaren Jackson Jr. is dishing 1.1 assists. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.3 rebounds per game.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 29.1 points and 4.4 assists, while Tobias Harris is averaging 18.7 points and 3.7 assists. Tyrese Maxey is the third double-digit scorer and Seth Curry is dishing 4 assists. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
The Grizzlies are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 road games and 24-9 ATS in their last 33 games overall. The 76ers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. The over is 5-2 in Grizzlies last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. The under is 10-4 in 76ers last 14 home games. The Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers are a wonderful defensive team at home, where they allow an average of 104.4 points per game. The 76ers have seen 10 of their last 14 home games go under the total. This is a battle between two hot teams that feel they’re contenders. Defense should be the focus here. Give me the under in what should be a feisty contest.
