The Memphis Grizzlies (19-51) look to snap their 15-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers (39-30) at Wells Fargo Center. The game will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Prediction
The Grizzlies are hoping for a better outcome after their 118-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in their last contest. Getting to the free throw line was one of Brooklyn’s biggest strengths. They had 40 free throw attempts, while Memphis had just 20. Memphis’ JaMychal Green had a solid outing, putting up 14 points and 16 rebounds.
In the 76ers’ last game, they beat the Charlotte Hornets, 108-94. Philadelphia out-rebounded Charlotte. The 76ers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (43 vs. 33) and total rebounds (60 vs. 40). With 11 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds, Ben Simmons led the way for Philadelphia with his eighth triple-double of the year.
Philadelphia could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the league’s worst offenses. The 76ers currently rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.495), while Memphis is 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.499).
Memphis heads into the game with records of 19-51 straight up (SU) and 29-38-3 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to place the total high when the Grizzlies are involved, as 39 of their 70 games have gone under the total.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia owns records of 39-30 SU and 38-31 ATS. A little over half of 76ers games have also finished under the total.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Dillon Brooks (18.0 points) has been fantastic for the Grizzlies while Simmons (13.0 points, 9.6 assists, 9.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals) has contributed greatly to the 76ers.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the 76ers lost 105-101, unable to cover as 2.5-point favorites. Dario Saric led both teams with 22 points and also had 10 rebounds. The game finished with a total of 206 points, which was just 4 points above the projected point total of 202 points. Memphis had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 21.4). Philadelphia, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.2 vs. 25.6).
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Memphis is 14-17-2 ATS on the road with 17 overs, 15 unders and 1 push.
At home, Philadelphia is 21-11 ATS with 18 unders and 14 overs.
When allowing less than 100 points, Philadelphia is 17-0 and Memphis is 12-11.
The Grizzlies are 14-21 when they reach the century mark, while the 76ers are 36-18.
Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds per game (46.8) while Memphis ranks 26th (40.7).
The 76ers rank third in assists per game (26.0) while the Grizzlies rank 26th (21.4).
Philadelphia ranks sixth in fast break points allowed per game (10.3) while Memphis ranks 26th (14.1).
The Grizzlies average 16.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. The 76ers rank last in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.1).
Philadelphia ranks fifth in second chance points per game (13.8) while Memphis ranks 22nd (11.4).
The Grizzlies rank 11th in blocks per game (5.0) while the 76ers rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
Memphis ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (8.0) while Philadelphia ranks 29th (8.8).
The Grizzlies allow the fewest points in the paint per game (41.3) while the 76ers rank second (41.5).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Memphis is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 5.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 112.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 103.6 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
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