The Memphis Grizzlies (3-3) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) on Saturday, November 2nd. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. The Grizzlies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Grizzlies vs 76ers

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

The Grizzlies evened their record at 3-3 with a dominant 122-99 home win over the Bucks on Thursday. Memphis, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 231 O/U line.

Memphis took control early with a 14-0 run, stretching the score from 25-17 to 39-17. They led 70-48 at halftime and 99-70 going into the 4th quarter, where the Bucks outscored them 29-23.

The 76ers Are Coming Off A Win

The 76ers fell to 1-3 on the season after a 105-95 loss to the Pistons on Wednesday. Philadelphia, favored by four points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 200 points came in well below the 219.5-point line.

Philadelphia started strong with a 13-0 run, but things unraveled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they were outscored 63-41. Despite a late push in the 4th quarter, where they outscored Detroit 28-20, it wasn’t enough to overcome the 18-point deficit they faced going into the final period.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Ja Morant’s triple-double of 26 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds led the Grizzlies to a 122-99 win over the Bucks, as he shot 56.2% from the field and hit 2 threes at 40%. Santi Aldama added 19 points, while Jaylen Wells contributed 16 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Memphis shot 52.4% from the field, despite struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at 28.6%. Morant scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and 11 more in the 2nd, while Scotty Pippen added 13 of his 16 points in the opening period.

76ers Offense Breakdown

Ja Morant’s triple-double of 26 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds on 56.2% shooting led the Grizzlies to a 122-99 win over the Bucks. Memphis shot 52.4% from the field, but struggled from three, hitting just 8 threes at 28.6%.

Morant scored 21 of his 26 points in the first half, with 10 in the 1st quarter and 11 in the 2nd. Scotty Pippen added 13 of his 16 points in the opening period, while Jake LaRavia scored 8 of his 11 points in the 3rd quarter.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Bucks, holding them to just 99 points on 42% shooting. Memphis was particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where Milwaukee managed only 9 threes on 21% shooting.

Memphis also limited the Bucks’ trips to the free-throw line, where they went 8/19. The Grizzlies controlled the boards with 49 defensive rebounds, giving up just 9 offensive boards, while adding 6 steals and 3 blocks.

76ers Team Defense

The Grizzlies put on a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Bucks to just 99 points. Memphis allowed 24 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and their best defensive effort came in the 3rd, where they gave up only 22 points.

Memphis was particularly effective at defending the three, with the Bucks shooting just 21% from beyond the arc, making only 9 threes. The Grizzlies also limited Milwaukee’s trips to the free-throw line, where they went 8/19. Memphis finished with 49 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 3 blocks.

Grizzlies vs 76ers Trends

• Memphis has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
• Across their ten previous home games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 114 points per game.
• Philadelphia has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
• In their last five contests as the favorite, Memphis has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Grizzlies vs 76ers Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +2, we recommend going with the 76ers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 223.5 and given that our model is projecting 221 points between the teams, we like the under.

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