Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers NBA Picks & Predictions 12/2/2018

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Wells Fargo Center

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The Memphis Grizzlies head to Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, December 2, 2018. The opening line for this game has Philadelphia as 6.5 point favorites.

The Grizzlies have a record of 13-8. They are 1st in the Southwest Division. They have a point differential of 1.8 as they average 104.9 points per game while giving up 103.1 per contest. The 76ers have an overall record of 16-8 this season. They are 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They average 114.6 points per game and surrender 112.5, good for a point differential of 2.1.

Valuable Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies are 13-8-0 against the spread this season

The Memphis Grizzlies are 10-11-0 against the over/under this year

Important Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are 10-14-0 against the spread this season

The Philadelphia 76ers are 15-9-0 against the over/under this year

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

11/30/18 C Marc Gasol Ankle is upgraded to probable Friday vs Brooklyn
11/23/18 G Dillon Brooks Knee is out indefinitely
10/27/18 SF Chandler Parsons Knee is out indefinitely

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

11/20/18 PG Markelle Fultz Shoulder is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Mike Conley averages 21.1 points per contest in 34.1 minutes per game this year. He averages 6.7 assists per game and 3.4 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 42% for the season while his free throw percentage is 83%. Jaren Jackson comes into this game averaging 13.8 points per contest while playing 25.9 minutes per night. He grabs 4.6 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 52% while his free throw percentage is 76%.

Player Spotlight

Jimmy Butler averages 19.6 points per game and he sees the court an average of 34.5 minutes per game. He also hauls in 5.1 rebounds per game and dishes 3.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 81%. Joel Embiid scores 27.5 points per contest while playing 34.1 minutes per game. He hauls in 13.4 rebounds per contest and has 3.5 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Grizzlies allow 103.1 points per contest which is 3rd in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 11th and 19th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 44.9 rebounds a game which ranks 15th, and they allow 23.0 assists per game which puts them in 9th place in the league. They force 16.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 27th in the NBA. Memphis averages 104.9 points per contest, which is 27th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 1.8 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 14th. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 6th in the NBA. They average 39.5 boards per contest and 24.0 assists per game, which ranks them 30th and 13th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 28th with 12.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The 76ers give up 112.5 points per game, which ranks them 23rd in the league. Their defense surrenders a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 4th and 7th in those defensive statistics. They rank 2nd with 21.5 dimes allowed per game and 12th with 44.0 boards surrendered per contest. The 76ers are 5th in the league in forcing turnovers with 12.5 per contest. Philadelphia is 7th in the NBA with 114.6 points per contest this season. They are 12th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 2.1. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 17th in the league. They are 5th in the NBA in rebounding with 48.1 boards per contest and 3rd in assists per game with 26.7. The 76ers are 5th in turnovers per contest with 15.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Grizzlies are 21st in the league in defensive rating with 106.5, and their offensive rating of 108.3 is ranked 6th. They are 30th in the NBA in pace with 94.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 15th. As a unit they are 14th in the league in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA. Memphis is 21st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.7 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 18th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Philadelphia is 5th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 10.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 29th in the NBA. The 76ers are 10th in the league in defensive rating with 108.5, and their offensive rating of 110.5 is ranked 11th. They are 7th in the NBA in pace with 101.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 12th. As a unit they are 6th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 13th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Philadelphia -6.5 and under 210.5 total points

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