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Dec 26, 8:00 PM | FedExForum

Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

13-15TEAM RECORD18-7



Memphis will look to improve on its 18-7 record on Wednesday when they host Philadelphia in NBA odds action at FedExForum.

Memphis will face the 13-15 76ers, who own a 13-15 ATS mark on the season. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). In totals betting, the Grizzlies are 10-15 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the 76ers are 17-11 favoring the OVER.



View Philadelphia vs Memphis Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with the Grizzlies in this one found them as 9-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook, while the total had been sitting in the area of 179.5 at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 3-rated Grizzlies and the No. 27-rated 76ers in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 99-91 win for the Grizzlies on Wednesday.



How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Memphis's No. 9-rated squad against Philadelphia's No. 19-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Memphis rates No. 29 in the league with 5.2 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 16 with 6.6 per outing.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the 76ers own the league's No. 8-rated mark, allowing 95.2 points per game when playing on the road. Memphis, on the other hand, rates No. 24 in scoring on their home court.

Philadelphia was a 95-92 loser in its last match on the road against the Nets. They covered the 6-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 187 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. The 76ers endured a 95-92 loss at the hands of the Nets on Sunday, despite a 24-point effort from Jrue Holiday at Barclays Center.

Last time out for Memphis, they were a 121-96 loser as they battled the Rockets on the road. The Grizzlies failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point underdog, while 217 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Memphis was crushed on Saturday, getting run out of the gym by Houston and falling 121-96 at Toyota Center.


Philadelphia 76ers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Golden State are 4-6
After playing Brooklyn are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Memphis Grizzlies Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Denver are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3


A few 76ers at Grizzlies trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Memphis
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Memphis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games at home
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Philadelphia at Golden State, Friday, December 28
Memphis home to Denver, Saturday, December 29

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