The Philadelphia 76ers (16-14) are set to clash with the Memphis Grizzlies (15-17) on Tuesday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game is scheduled for a tip-off at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC.
76ers vs. Grizzlies: Current Performance
The Philadelphia 76ers enter this matchup struggling, having lost their last three games. Their most recent defeat came against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they fell 129-104. Philadelphia failed to cover the spread as a 17.5-point road underdog and has recorded multiple turnovers, totaling 23 in the game.
On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies recently saw their two-game winning streak come to an end with a 116-112 loss to the Washington Wizards. Despite being favored by 8 points, they could not maintain a lead that extended to 10 points in the third quarter.
Odds and Betting Lines
As of the latest updates from BetMGM Sportsbook, the odds for the 76ers vs. Grizzlies are as follows:
- Moneyline: 76ers -115, Grizzlies -105
- Against the spread: 76ers -1.5, Grizzlies +1.5
- Over/Under: 233.5 (Over: -110, Under: -110)
Key Injuries
Injuries could play a significant role in this matchup:
- 76ers:
- Joel Embiid (center) – questionable (ankle)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (forward) – out (knee)
- Trendon Watford (forward) – out (adductor)
- Grizzlies:
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (guard) – out (hamstring)
- Zach Edey (center) – out (ankle)
- Ty Jerome (guard) – out (calf)
- Jock Landale (center) – questionable (calf)
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (guard) – out (toe)
- Vince Williams Jr. (guard) – out (knee)
Picks and Predictions
Experts predict a competitive game with the Grizzlies anticipated to win 119-112 against the 76ers. Notably, the Sixers have struggled offensively, failing to exceed 106 points in their last three games. Conversely, the Grizzlies have consistently scored, averaging 120.1 points over their last nine games.
Given the close spread and the Grizzlies’ favorable moneyline at -105, experts recommend betting on Memphis. Additionally, trends indicate that both teams have struggled to surpass the 234 total points in their recent games, supporting a bet on the Under 233.5 (-110).
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