Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

At 8:00 ET, the 76ers (-163) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (+138) in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia is currently favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 219.5.

Both teams are struggling as of late, with the 76ers (2-11) losing four straight and the Grizzlies (8-7) sitting in 9th place in the Western Conference. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET and the game can be seen on NBCS.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -3.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-125 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 16 threes.

Will Philadelphia Win on the Road?

The 76ers’ struggles continued with a 106-89 loss to the Heat on Monday, dropping their record to 2-11. Philadelphia entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 195 points fell well short of the 212.5-point O/U line.

After a strong 1st quarter, the 76ers faltered, particularly in the 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 35-16. An 11-0 run by Miami broke the game open, and Philadelphia couldn’t recover, managing just 17 points in the 4th quarter.

The 76ers struggled offensively in their 106-89 loss to the Heat, shooting just 41.7% from the field and 24.4% from three-point range, hitting only 10 threes. Jared McCain led the team with 20 points, 4 assists, and 4 made threes, shooting 44.4% from deep.

Paul George added 18 points, with 12 of those coming in the 1st quarter. Caleb Martin contributed 12 points, including 7 in the opening period, while Joel Embiid finished with 11 points, scoring 5 in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the 76ers held the Heat to 106 points on 41% shooting, but a tough 3rd quarter, where they gave up 35 points, proved costly. Philadelphia did manage to tighten up in the 4th, allowing just 18 points.

From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited Miami to 13 threes on 29% shooting. They also recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks while giving up 9 offensive rebounds.

Can Memphis Pull Off a Home Win?

The Grizzlies dropped to 8-7 on the season after a 122-110 home loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Memphis, favored by 6 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 232 points exceeded the O/U line of 224.

A key moment came when Denver went on an 11-0 run, turning a 65-57 deficit into a 68-65 lead. Memphis trailed 92-78 going into the 4th quarter, and despite outscoring Denver 32-30 in the final period, they couldn’t close the gap.

The Grizzlies struggled offensively in their loss to the Nuggets, shooting just 39.8% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 23.7% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% shooting from deep.

Jaren Jackson added 19 points, while Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 16 points and 6 assists. Pippen scored 11 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Aldama added 10 in the final period.

Defensively, the Grizzlies struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, and allowed 122 points overall in their loss to the Nuggets. Memphis allowed Denver to shoot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies gave up 12 made threes on 33% shooting. They also sent the Nuggets to the line 22 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Memphis collected 9 steals and blocked 10 shots.