The Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Nets, beat the Bucks, and they play the Nets and Lakers next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 118.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 20.4 points and 5 rebounds, while Desmond Bane is averaging 18.8 points and 2.8 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Pistons, beat the Pacers, and they play the Suns and Clippers next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.3 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 31.5 points and 4.5 assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is averaging 19 points and 4.8 rebounds. Caleb Martin is the third double-digit scorer and Andre Drummond is grabbing 12.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 27.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies will be without Luke Kennard, GG Jackson II, Vince Williams Jr., Cam Spencer, Desmond Bane and, Marcus Smart, while John Konchar is doubtful with a quadriceps injury. The 76ers will be without Paul George and Joel Embiid.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last six games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The underdogs have won each of the Grizzlies’ last four games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for points per game (31.5) this season.
- Andre Drummond ranks T2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.5) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Ja Morant ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (12.6) this season.
- Zach Edey ranks 18th amongst qualified players for FG% (58.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (17.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.0).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (70.6%).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (42.2).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
I’m not excited to get behind the Philadelphia 76ers with them still being down two of their three best players. However, the Grizzlies are the most banged-up team in the league, and it’s hard to back a team with, so many banged-up bodies, especially in the favorite role and on the road. Morant can only shoulder so much. The injury list is ridiculous. The value is with the 76ers and the free bucket, as they’re somehow the healthier team.