Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Preview | Nov. 2, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup is one of the 10 NBA games scheduled for Saturday. Memphis is 3-3 to start the season and is currently ranked 10th in the Western Conference. The Sixers, on the other hand, have gotten off to a 1-3 start and are 12th in the East.

The two teams have faced each other 55 times, with Memphis holding a slight 28-27 lead. They met twice last season and split the series 1-1. Their last meeting was on April 6, a game that Philly won 116-96 behind Joel Embiid’s 30 points. Scotty Pippen Jr. led Memphis with 24 points.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers game details and odds

The Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Wells Fargo Center. The game will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Grizzlies (-125) vs. 76ers (+105)

Spread: Grizzlies (-2) vs. 76ers (+2)

Total (O/U): Grizzlies -110 (o223.5) vs. 76ers -110 (u223.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers preview

The Grizzlies are coming off a dominating 122-99 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Ja Morant had a triple-double of 26 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. Memphis, though, hasn’t gotten off to the greatest of starts and hasn’t strung together two straight wins yet.

The team is dealing with a slew of injuries, including Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain), Desmond Bane (oblique strain) and Luke Kennard (foot). When the Grizzlies are at full strength, they are expected to be far better than their 3-3 record shows so far.

The 76ers signed Paul George in the offseason in the hopes of creating a Big Three alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Neither George nor Embiid has taken to the floor yet and Maxey has been left with the responsibility of navigating through the start of the season.

With George and Embiid not expected to play Saturday as well, Philadelphia could have a tough time against Memphis. The Sixers are coming off of a 105-95 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers betting props

Ja Morant’s points total is set at 22.5. Even though he averages just 20.4 points to begin the season, he is coming off of his best game against the Bucks. Expect Morant to score more than 22.5 points against Philly.

With Embiid and George out, the bulk of the offensive responsibility naturally falls on Tyrese Maxey. His points prop is set at 30.5, which could be a bit too much against a Memphis team that restricted Milwaukee to just 99 points. Take the under here.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction

The oddsmakers don’t see the Sixers getting past their injury concerns in this game and neither do we. Memphis should cover the spread for a win. This should be a low-scoring game with the team total staying 223.5 points.