An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Philadelphia 76ers (31-21) when they challenge the Memphis Grizzlies (26-25) at Wells Fargo Center. The game can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
The Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks in their last outing, 121-107, despite being 3.5-point underdogs. The 76ers, meanwhile, were topped by the Milwaukee Bucks, 112-101, and failed to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Memphis game went 1.5 points over the projected point total of 226.5, while the Philadelphia game finished 2 points over the projected point total of 211.
The Grizzlies, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.536, had a solid mark of 0.596 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 21.8). Philadelphia, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 12.1). Joel Embiid had a good outing for Philadelphia, contributing 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Memphis, meanwhile, received a boost from Jaren Jackson Jr., who finished with 19 points and six rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the 76ers won 103-95. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Philadelphia’s largest strengths. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Memphis had 23. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Grizzlies games have a slight tendency to finish over the total (51.0 percent). Memphis holds records of 26-25 straight up (SU) and 28-22-1 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of 76ers games have also finished over the projected point total. Additionally, Philadelphia owns records of 31-21 SU and 22-26-3 ATS.
It could be a tough game for Memphis on the offensive glass. The Grizzlies rank 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (21.8 percent), while Philadelphia ranks second in defensive rebounding percentage (80.8 percent).
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (41.9) while the Grizzlies rank 13th (44.9).
- Philadelphia ranks first in second chance points allowed per game (11.5) while Memphis ranks 27th (14.4).
- The Grizzlies rank first in points in the paint per game (56.5) while the 76ers rank 20th (47.1).
- Philadelphia ranks third in assists allowed per game (22.0) while Memphis ranks 21st (24.8).
- Memphis averages 17.5 fast break points per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Philadelphia ranks 19th in fast break points allowed per game (13.5).
- The 76ers rank first in blocks allowed per game (3.8) while the Grizzlies rank 20th (5.3).
- The 76ers rank 11th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.5) while the Grizzlies rank 26th (18.4).
- Philadelphia averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the league. Memphis ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- Philadelphia ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (28.7) while Memphis ranks 20th (34.5).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Memphis is 3-0 and Philadelphia is 14-1.
- The Grizzlies are 25-19 when they reach the century mark, while the 76ers are 27-10.
- Philadelphia is 13-9-2 ATS at home, while Memphis is 12-10-1 ATS on the road.
- The Grizzlies have 12 overs and 11 unders in 23 road games.
- The 76ers have 12 overs, 11 unders and 1 push in 24 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Memphis has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Philadelphia has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Grizzlies have outscored opponents by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Memphis has been defeated by an average of 1.6 points.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 106.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 119.2 points per game (13.0 above their season average).
