Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 06/04/2024, 05:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 06/04/2024 at 06:12 in NBA Predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies will play host to the Philadelphia 76ers at the FedExForum in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 27-50 and 13th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 42-35 and eighth in the Eastern Conference. 

The Philadelphia 76ers have surged in recent games, emerging as the eighth seed in the NBA and showing potential for further improvement in the standings. With the return of reigning MVP Joel Embiid to the lineup, the Sixers have regained momentum in the Eastern Conference race. Since his comeback, the team has clinched three consecutive victories, notably defeating the Miami Heat 109-105 on Thursday night, narrowing the gap to just half a game behind the Heat for the seventh spot in the Conference. Despite ranking 15th in scoring, averaging 114.2 points per game, the Sixers' defensive prowess shines through, allowing just 112 points per game and limiting opponents to 47.1% shooting from the field and 35.4% from three-point range. Tobias Harris, Mo Bamba, and Robert Covington are listed as game-time decisions.

The Memphis Grizzlies will face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back. Throughout the 2023-24 season, Memphis has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, winning only eight games at home compared to their strong home record last season. Despite their challenges, the Grizzlies secured a 108-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, with Trey Jesmison leading the team with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks. Maozinha Pereira contributed 17 points off the bench. Memphis currently holds the NBA's lowest-scoring offense, averaging 106 points per game, while Philadelphia boasts the ninth-ranked defense, conceding 112 points per game. Defensively, the Grizzlies are more effective, allowing 112.9 points per game and holding opponents to 47.4% shooting from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. However, injuries still pose a significant challenge for Memphis ahead of this matchup.