The Memphis Grizzlies (16-29) go head-to-head with the Philadelphia 76ers (22-20) at FedExForum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 22, 2018, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 207.5 points with Philadelphia opening as a 2.5-point favorite.
Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies ATS Prediction
The 76ers will be hoping for similar success after blowing out the Milwaukee Bucks in their last outing, 116-94. The 76ers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.5, had a great mark of 28.9 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.522). Philadelphia was led by Joel Embiid, who was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 11-for-19 shooting.
The last time the Grizzlies played, they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-104. New Orleans was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Pelicans made 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent), while the Grizzlies were 15-16 (93.8 percent). Wayne Selden Jr. had a solid game for Memphis, leading both teams in scoring with 31 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
Memphis might have a tough time scoring as they square off against one of the league’s best defenses. Philadelphia ranks third in defensive efficiency while the Grizzlies rank 24th in offensive efficiency. Contrasting styles will be on display in this matchup. The fast-paced 76ers rank second in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Grizzlies rank 30th.
Philadelphia heads into the contest with records of 22-20 straight up (SU) and 24-18 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the 76ers’ games have finished over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Memphis owns records of 16-29 SU and 19-24-2 ATS. Grizzlies games have a tendency to finish under the O/U total (60.0 percent).
After the Grizzlies won both meetings against the 76ers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Memphis won 96-91. The Grizzlies knocked down 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 18.0).
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Memphis Grizzlies ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Philadelphia is 12-10 ATS on the road with 13 overs and 9 unders.
Memphis is 10-13-1 ATS at home with 17 unders and 7 overs.
Philadelphia is 8-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Memphis is 11-9.
In games where they score above 100 points, the 76ers are 20-13 and the Grizzlies are 11-10.
Memphis ranks third in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Philadelphia ranks 29th (9.2).
The 76ers rank first in rebounds per game (47.4) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (40.5).
Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (25.9) while Memphis ranks 26th (20.8).
The Grizzlies rank fifth in blocks per game (5.2) while the 76ers rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.4).
Memphis ranks seventh in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.2) while Philadelphia ranks 28th (19.5).
The 76ers rank seventh in second chance points per game (13.8) while the Grizzlies rank 25th (10.6).
Philadelphia ranks eighth in fast break points allowed per game (10.1) while Memphis ranks 25th (13.3).
The Grizzlies lead the league with 40.3 points allowed in the paint per game while the 76ers are fourth with 41.6 points allowed in the paint per game.
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Memphis is 4-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 1.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 103.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 99.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
