Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers 2/23/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers
NBA: 7:30 PM
Feb. 23, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : PHI -4 ; O/U 228.5
The Memphis Grizzlies start the second half of the NBA season Thursday night in Philadelphia, PA with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Memphis comes into Thursday with 35 wins on the year after a 6 point victory against Utah before the break. Defensively Memphis struggled a bit as Utah made 46.2% of their shots and knocked down 12 long walls score 111 points with the Grizzlies forced 24 turnovers in the game to secure the win. Offensively Memphis shot the ball well making 40.2% of their shots and knocked down 14 triples to score 117 total points including 63 in the first half.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way for the Memphis offense pouring in a team high 26 points on 8 of 19 shooting in 31 minutes of action. Desmond Bane added 24 points and Ja Morant chipped in 20 points and nine assists in 34 minutes as well. Santi Aldama led the way off the Memphis bench with 10 points in 21 minutes of action.
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The Philadelphia 76ers start the second half of the season on fire riding a four-game win streak after a 6 point lead over Cleveland in their last game. Defensively Philadelphia had some issues as Cleveland shot 50% from the floor and scored 112 total points but the 76ers forced eight turnovers and won the rebounding battle to secure the victory. Offensively Philadelphia was lights out making 50% of their shots and knocked down 13 long balls to score 118 points in the victory.
Joel Embiid was the offensive leader for the Philadelphia 76ers as one of five players in double figures with 29 points and 14 rebounds in 39 minutes of action. James Harden added 19 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris chipped in 13 points on eight shots as well. Tyrese Maxey led the way on the Philadelphia bench with 16 points in 28 minutes.
Recent Betting Trends:
Memphis are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Memphis' last 13 games.
Memphis are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games.
Philadelphia are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 20 games.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -4
The Philadelphia 76ers are playing great basketball coming into Thursday night and will continue to roll. Look for Philadelphia to use their depth and talent on both sides of the ball to overwhelm Memphis. Take the 76ers to do just enough to get the home win and cover to start the second half of the season. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win and cover 117-109