Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies NBA Picks & Predictions 11/10/2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018
FedExForum
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The Philadelphia 76ers head to FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The opening line for this game has Philadelphia as 3.5 point favorites.
The 76ers have a record of 7-5. They are 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They have a point differential of -0.7 as they average 110.7 points per game while giving up 111.3 per contest. The Grizzlies have an overall record of 6-4 this season. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division. They average 102.2 points per game and surrender 100.6, good for a point differential of 1.6.
Valuable Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends
The Philadelphia 76ers are 5-7-0 against the spread this season
The Philadelphia 76ers are 6-6-0 against the over/under this year
Important Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends
The Memphis Grizzlies are 6-4-0 against the spread this season
The Memphis Grizzlies are 3-7-0 against the over/under this year
Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
11/08/18 F Mike Muscala Nose is out indefinitely
10/20/18 PG Jerryd Bayless Knee is out indefinitely
Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
11/07/18 SF Omri Casspi Knee is questionable Saturday vs Philadelphia
10/27/18 SF Chandler Parsons Knee is out indefinitely
10/20/18 F JaMychal Green Jaw is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Joel Embiid averages 27.7 points per contest in 34.3 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.4 assists per game and 12.4 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 49% for the season while his free throw percentage is 81%. Ben Simmons comes into this game averaging 14.1 points per contest while playing 31.0 minutes per night. He grabs 9.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 7.5 assists per game. His FG percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is 61%.
Player Spotlight
Marc Gasol averages 14.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 32.8 minutes per game. He also hauls in 8.9 rebounds per game and dishes 4.2 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 80%. Mike Conley scores 16.7 points per contest while playing 31.5 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.2 rebounds per contest and has 6.0 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 36% and his free throw percentage is at 83%.
Useful Team Statistics
The 76ers allow 111.3 points per contest which is 19th in the NBA. They also surrender a 43% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 6th and 2nd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 45.3 rebounds a game which ranks 18th, and they allow 22.9 assists per game which puts them in 11th place in the league. They force 12.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 3rd in the NBA. Philadelphia averages 110.7 points per contest, which is 13th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -0.7 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 22nd. From 3-point territory they shoot 34%, which is good for 22nd in the NBA. They average 49.2 boards per contest and 25.7 assists per game, which ranks them 5th and 5th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 4th with 16.1 per game.
Useful Team Statistics
The Grizzlies give up 100.6 points per game, which ranks them 1st in the league. Their defense surrenders a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 16th and 23rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 18th with 23.9 dimes allowed per game and 10th with 43.9 boards surrendered per contest. The Grizzlies are 29th in the league in forcing turnovers with 17.4 per contest. Memphis is 28th in the NBA with 102.2 points per contest this season. They are 18th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 1.6. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 5th in the league. They are 30th in the NBA in rebounding with 37.3 boards per contest and 16th in assists per game with 23.4. The Grizzlies are 28th in turnovers per contest with 12.6.
Advanced Statistics
The 76ers are 24th in the league in defensive rating with 106.4, and their offensive rating of 105.8 is ranked 8th. They are 6th in the NBA in pace with 103.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 19th. As a unit they are 15th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shot attempts, ranking 9th in the NBA. Philadelphia is 4th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 10.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 49%, which is 27th in the NBA.
Advanced Statistics
Memphis is 23rd in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 13th in the league. The Grizzlies are 18th in the NBA in offensive rating with 107.7, and their defensive rating of 106 is ranked 6th. In terms of pace they are 30th in the league with 94.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 16th. As a team they are 14th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Memphis +3.5 and under 211.5 total points
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