NBA : Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 20, 2024 8:00PM EST @ FedExForum

In recent times, both Philadelphia and Memphis have demonstrated different degrees of performance, with the former struggling to regain eligible levels following a long stretch of losses and the latter managing to record some brilliant wins amidst narrow losses. In this article particular emphasis will be given on the performance of each team in terms of points scored, shooting efficiency and rebounding among other statistics. Hence, this evaluation will provide an insight on how each of the teams are playing as far as this exhilarating clash is concerned.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: 76ers 1.64 , Grizzlies 2.35

Spread: 76ers -3 , Grizzlies +3

Over/Under: 231.50

Team Recent Performance

Philadelphia 76ers

On November 19, facing a 2.5-point spread, there’s suffered defeat against Miami 89-106 and the total going under at 212. Orlando on November 16 also another loss was suffered by this team whom they lost to 86-98 as 2.5-point underdogs and once again the total won under 208.5. On November 14 the game came against the Cleveland Cavaliers and concluded on a 106-114 score with the team receiving 11 point plus malus where the overline won at 218.5. On November 13, they faced the New York Knicks, lost, 99-111, as 3.5-point underdogs, and the total also went under 212.5. Throughout the whole season, there was only one victory which came on November 11 107-105 against Charlotte where the team was a 5-point favorite and the total score was less than 213.

Memphis Grizzlies

On November 20, they came up short against Denver, who scored 122-110 while being 6-point underdogs, with the total exceeding 224. On November 18, they once again provided a 105-90 win over the Denver team where they played as 6 point favorites, and the total went under at 228.5. On November 18, they were also beaten by the gold state team and therefore lost 123 118 even if they were 7 point underdogs as the over despite this having a line of 236.5. In another instance, on November 14 th, 2019, they were again beaten by the Los Angeles Lakers, losing by 123 – 128, this time as 7.5 point underdogs, the over also hitting on 233 total points. On November 11, Memphis squashed Portland 134-89, in which they were 1-point road favorites, and the total scored fell under the line of 226.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Head to head, Philadelphia (PHI) possesses a 4-6 balance of wins and losses, whilst Memphis (MEM) holds a 6-4 balance of wins and losses. In addition, for the season spread, PHI is 4-5-1 and MEM is 5-4-1. The two teams over and under on the season are also the same at 6-4. Memphis managed to score more points on average per game, with 113.1 per match compared to Philadelphia’s 108.7 points per game. At the halftime period, that is after the entire second quarter was played, MEM had posted 56.2 points while PHI only managed to score 55.2 points. Moreover, MEM’s goal completion rate is superior at 45.65% as opposed to PHI goal rate which stands at 44.67%. The Grizzlies also have a rebounding (48.5 vs. 44.6) and stealing (9.4 vs. 7.4) advantage, whereas Philadelphia successfully converted 119 out of 326 attempts and Memphis converted 101 out of 304 attempts from the arc respectively.

Team Injuries

Philadelphia 76ers

Kyle Lowry (PG, hip) is out indefinitely. Tyrese Maxey (SG, hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies

Marcus Smart (PG, illness) is listed as questionable, while Ja Morant (PG, hip) is out indefinitely. Vince Williams Jr. (SF, ankle) left the last game and is questionable. Gregory Jackson (SF, foot) is out indefinitely, and Zach Edey (C, ankle) is also questionable. Cam Spencer (SG, ankle) remains out indefinitely.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 231.5.

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