The Philadelphia 76ers (0-17) are off to a slow start and will try to pick up their first win when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies (9-8) at the FedExForum. The game starts at 6:00 pm ET on Sunday, Nov. 29 and will air on NBA, FxS and CSP.
The Grizzlies were beaten by the Hawks 116-101 on Friday. Mike Conley was the team’s high scorer, contributing 16 points. The 76ers, meanwhile, are coming off a tough 116-114 loss at the hands of the Rockets on Friday. Robert Covington had a good shooting night, leading the team with 28 points.
Over the last five games, Conley has been playing at a high level for the Grizzlies. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 three-pointers.
It could be an error-filled game for the 76ers offense, which ranks 30th in the league in ball security (turnover percentage of 17.7%). They’ll be facing the gambling Memphis defense, which forces the third-most turnovers in the NBA (17.6%).
The Grizzlies are a considerable 11-point favorite at home and the Over/Under (O/U) for this matchup is 194 points. The Grizzlies are attempting to build on their records of 9-8 Straight Up (SU) and 8-9 Against The Spread (ATS). Memphis has gotten to the free throw line often this season. They average 21 made free throws per game, which is second-best in the NBA. Memphis is very careful and attentive with the ball, averaging the third-fewest turnovers per game at only 13.1.
On the other side, Philadelphia has a SU record of 0-17 and an ATS record of 9-8. Although they haven’t done very well in games against Western Conference foes (0-6), Philadelphia does sport a nice 4-2 record ATS. When it comes to defending the rim, the 76ers are one of the best in the league with an average of 6.8 blocks per game. Philadelphia may be taking trips to the free throw line early and often with the Grizzlies averaging 23.4 fouls per game, one of the highest marks in the NBA.
The Grizzlies and the 76ers will be facing off in their first head-to-head clash of the season. When they last met the Grizzlies were winners, moving their SU record against the 76ers to 8-2 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings. Additionally, with a 6-3-1 record, the Grizzlies have the advantage ATS.
Predictions: SU Winner – Mem, ATS Winner – Mem, O/U – Under
Notes
Memphis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Memphis’s last 23 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’s last 5 games at home.
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Memphis is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Memphis’s last 25 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’s last 6 games when playing Philadelphia.
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia.
Memphis is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Philadelphia.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.
Memphis ranks 24th in points per game with 96.5, while Philadelphia ranks 21st in points allowed with an average of 103.5 given up.
Memphis ranks 23rd in points per home game with 98.9 points, while Philadelphia ranks 17th in points allowed on the road with 101.4.
In its last game, Philadelphia lost by a margin of two points. Memphis is 1-1 in games decided by three points or less. Philadelphia has a 0-1 record in close games.
Philadelphia has not won a game this season when the team has allowed under 100 points (0-6). When Memphis scores under 100 points, it has an abysmal 1-7 record this year.
Philadelphia is winless (0-11) when giving up at least 100 points, while Memphis is 8-1 when it hits triple digits.
The 76ers have an offensive rating of 92.4 (ranked 30th), while the Grizzlies rank 20th for their defensive rating of 103.7.
Memphis’ average field goal percentage this season is 42.4%. Philadelphia has not won a game this season when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage (0-11).
Memphis attempts an average of 18.0 three pointers per game, and Philadelphia attempts 25.0 per game. Both teams are winless in games where they attempt at least 25 three pointers. The Grizzlies are 0-1 while the 76ers sit at 0-10.
The Memphis Grizzlies, with an assist to turnover ratio of 1.60, rank 11th in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers have a lower A/TO (1.06), ranking 30th.
The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the worst rebounding teams in the league with just 40.2 per game. The Philadelphia 76ers average 42.4 rebounds (ranked 24th).
Memphis is ranked 29th in defensive rebounds, while Philadelphia ranks 19th in offensive rebounds.
Ranked third, Memphis averages a forced turnover percentage of 17.6% this season. When the 76ers suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-7 record.
