Philadelphia 76ers - Memphis Grizzlies predictions and free betting tips [07/03/2024]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers are set to clash at the Wells Fargo Centre on Thursday morning.

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers, in decent form from their last 6 outings, find themselves needing to bounce back after a 107:112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets away. In that matchup, Kelly Oubre Jr. stood out, scoring 30 points, with 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Tobias Harris added 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Cameron Payne, despite health issues, chipped in with 15 points. The team put up a solid shooting performance achieving a 48% goal conversion rate and 12 out of 28 three-pointers, but couldn't hold onto an early 14-point lead and leaked 32 points in the fourth quarter, proving to be the decisive point of the game.

Nonetheless, the 76ers are not letting the recent defeat deflate them. They were already preparing to host a weakened Memphis Grizzlies roster from the very next day onwards, which presents an excellent opportunity for a comeback. Head coach Nick Nurse emphasised that while the start was assured, the team lacked wisdom in key moments of the previous match. The 76ers were handed the blow of missing several key players.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies overcame recent struggles, ending their five-match losing streak with a 106:102 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Luke Kennard made a significant contribution to the victory, scoring 25 points with 7 assists, showing impressive shooting accuracy, including bagging 6 three-pointers. Jake LaRavia also marked himself out, with 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Santi Aldama added 12 points to the tally.

In the fourth quarter, Grizzlies turned on their A-game, with a 46% shooting accuracy and 12 out of 37 attempted three-pointers. The key moment was an 11:2 run that allowed the team to pull away and maintain their lead till the end of the match.

Match Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers vs Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies currently face serious personnel issues due to injuries to leading players, including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Derrick Rose, while the Philadelphia 76ers' roster lacks Joel Embiid, and Cameron Payne's participation remains doubtful. Yesterday Grizzlies managed to snap their five-match losing streak, securing a well-deserved victory over the Brooklyn Nets. However, I suspect their celebration will be of short duration, considering their upcoming encounter with the 76ers, who seemingly have their sights set on redeeming themselves following their last defeat and claiming victory over a weakened Grizzlies squad.