Grizzlies vs. 76ers Prediction ATS 2/23/23

Memphis Grizzlies (35-22 SU, 26-29-2 ATS) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (38-19 SU, 33-23-1 ATS)
When: Thursday, February 23rd, 7:30 PM (ET)
Where: Wells Fargo Center, PA, Philadelphia
TV: TNT

Point Spread: Mem +4/Phi -4 (Stop wasting your money laying -110 odds! Start saving big $$$ TODAY by making the switch to -105 at BetAnySports! You’ll be so happy you did!)
Total: 229.5
Money Line: Grizz +144/Sixers -173

Notable Injuries

Grizzlies

• Steven Adams (Out) Knee
• Luke Kennard (Out) Illness

76ers

• F. Korkmaz (Ques) Personal

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Memphis is 35-22 overall. When taking to the road, Memphis has a mark of 11-17 and a win percentage of 39%. Currently, the team is 2nd in the Western Conference. So far, they are 26-29-2 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 3-2 in their past five games and 2-3 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 4-6 SU and 4-6 ATS.

The Grizzlies from Memphis triumphed in their last match against the Jazz, achieving a 117-111 victory. Jaren Jackson Jr. had the most points for the Grizzlies with 26. Despite the win, the Grizzlies did not cover the spread as 11-point favorites.

Heading into the game, Philadelphia is 38-19 overall. When playing at home, Philadelphia has a mark of 23-8 and a win percentage of 74%. Currently, the team is 3rd in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 33-23-1 vs. the spread. Philadelphia will look to stay hot in today’s game vs. Memphis as they are the winners of 4 straight games.

The 76ers came home with a win in their last matchup against the Cavaliers, achieving a 118-112 victory as 2 point favorites. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with an impressive performance, scoring 29 points on a shooting percentage of 42.9%. In addition to the win, the 76ers also covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Grizzlies picked up the 117-109 win over the 76ers. The Grizzlies’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 5.0 point favorite. This has been the only matchup between the two teams this season. The ATS record across the previous five head-to-head meetings is 3-1-1 in favor of the Grizzlies. Memphis has averaged 116 points per game in these matchups while allowing 105. The over-under record in these same games is 3-2, with the teams combining for an average of 221 points per game.

Analysis

Memphis is among the league leaders in scoring this season, averaging 116.1 points per game. So far, the Grizzlies are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 101.2 possessions per game. Memphis’ 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 34.5% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.8 3-point shots per game, placing them 18th in the NBA. Defensively, the Grizzlies have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 109.93 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.88%.

Ja Morant is the top scorer for Memphis, averaging 27.3 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 46.6%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Dillon Brooks, averaging 14.8 points per game.

This season, the 76ers offense is averaging 114.4 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Philadelphia has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.5 possessions per game. Philadelphia’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.4% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.9 3-point shots per game, placing them 17th in the NBA. Defensively, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.56%.

As the 76ers prepare for today’s game, Joel Embiid is their leading scorer with an average of 33.1 points per game. This season, Embiid has a field goal percentage of 53.7%. The team’s second-leading scorer is James Harden, averaging 21.4 points per game.

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Betting Trends

• The Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.
• The Grizzlies are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games playing on three or more days rest.
• The 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up win.
• The 76ers are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

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