76ers vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

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76ers vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

The Memphis Grizzlies (21-41) are 5.5-point underdogs against the Philadelphia 76ers (35-26) at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The game tips at 7:30 PM ET on NBCS. The matchup’s point total is set at 209.

76ers vs. Grizzlies Odds

  • 76ers odds to win: -218
  • Grizzlies odds to win: +180
  • Spread: 76ers (-5.5)
  • Total: 209
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • TV: NBCS
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    76ers and Grizzlies Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    In games this season they were favored by 5.5 points or more, the 76ers have a 15-10 record against the spread.

    The Grizzlies are 20-14-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.

    These two teams average 223.1 points per game combined, 14.1 more than the over/under of 209.

    Philadelphia and Memphis have seen its opponents average a combined 17.3 more points per game than the point total of 209 set for this matchup.

    The average total the 76ers have had in their matchups this year is 21.7 more points than this particular game’s point total.

    The average point total for Memphis this year is 9.7 points higher than this game’s over/under.

    Philadelphia has gone 33-28-0 ATS this season.

    The Grizzlies have a 29-32-1 record against the spread this season.

    76ers Stats & Insights

    The 76ers outscore opponents by 3.3 points per game (scoring 117 points per game to rank 13th in the league while giving up 113.7 per contest to rank 14th in the NBA) and have a +197 scoring differential overall.

    The 42.9 rebounds per game the 76ers average rank 19th in the league, and are 1.2 fewer than the 44.1 their opponents collect per contest.

    Philadelphia makes 11.6 three-pointers per game (24th in the league), while its opponents have made 11.8 on average.

    The 76ers rank sixth in the NBA with 119.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 15th in the league defensively with 116.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.

    The 76ers’ offense has been much better when playing at home (117.3 PPG) compared to their play on the road (116.6 PPG). Similarly, their defense has been better in home games (112.9 PPG allowed) compared to road games (114.7 PPG allowed).

    Grizzlies Stats & Insights

    The Grizzlies are being outscored by 6.5 points per game, with a -405 scoring differential overall. They put up 106.1 points per game (30th in NBA), and give up 112.6 per contest (10th in league).

    Memphis loses the rebound battle by four boards on average. It collects 41.8 rebounds per game, 26th in the league, while its opponents grab 45.8.

    The Grizzlies make 13.4 three-pointers per game (10th in the league) at a 34.7% rate (28th in NBA), compared to the 13.2 their opponents make, shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc.

    The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league averaging 108.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are ninth, allowing 114.7 points per 100 possessions.

    Memphis scores 103.4 points per game at home, and 108.7 away.

    76ers Key Players to Watch

    Tobias Harris averages 17.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, with 3.2 assists.

    The 76ers get 2.6 three-pointers per game out of Buddy Hield.

    Harris averages 1.0 steal per game, while Paul Reed swats 0.8 shots per contest.

    Grizzlies Key Players to Watch

    Jaren Jackson Jr. holds the top Grizzlies spot in two categories among active players: scoring (22.4 points per game) and rebounding (5.5 rebounds per game). He also dishes out 2.1 assists per contest.

    Vince Williams Jr.’s per-game averages this season are 10.0 points, 3.3 assists and 5.7 rebounds.

    Jackson hits 1.9 threes per game.

    Jackson’s 1.1 steals and 1.5 blocks per game are important to the Grizzlies’ defensive effort.

  • Pick ATS: 76ers (- 5.5)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (209)

  • Prediction:
    76ers 117 – Grizzlies 107
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