First quarter report
The 76ers are on the road, but the wear doesn't seem too bad. They quickly jumped out to a 28-23 lead over the Grizzlies.
The 76ers come into this game having won three straight and are only three-quarters behind their opponents. Will they win four games or will the Grizzlies step up and screw it up? You'll find out soon.
Who's playing
Philadelphia 76ers @ Memphis Grizzlies
Current record: Philadelphia 42-35, Memphis 27-50.
How to watch
- when: Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- tv set: Bally Sports Southeast Memphis
- to follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free, regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket price: $5.00
What you need to know
The Grizzlies will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but the spread suggests they may need home court advantage. We just played yesterday, so we'll be right back in action, hosting the Philadelphia 76ers at 8pm ET at FedExForum. Each team will strive to continue their three-game winning streak.
The defense reigned supreme in Friday's game between the Grizzlies and Pistons, rewarding bettors who took the risk with a low over/under score of 213 points. The Grizzlies defeated the Pistons 108-90. The 18-point difference is the best result for a new team for Memphis this season.
Meanwhile, the 76ers defeated the Heat on Thursday by the same score they won their previous game, 109-105.
Tyrese Maxey had a dynamite game for the 76ers and nearly achieved a triple-double with 37 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists. Maxey struggled to find his footing last Friday against the Cavaliers, but this was a step in the right direction for him.
Memphis' victory ended their three-game home series and moved them up to 27 wins and 50 losses. As for Philadelphia, the win improved their record to 42 wins and 35 losses.
The pair delighted fans and bettors alike by winning their last match to cover the spread. As for the next game, it looks promising as the 76ers are favored with his 12.5 points. He has covered the spread in his last five plays, so it could easily be worth a bet.
The Grizzlies didn't have much breathing room in their last game against the 76ers in March, but they still won 115-109. Are more wins in store for the Grizzlies, or will the 76ers turn the tables? We'll know the answer soon.
odds
Philadelphia is a 12.5-point favorite against Memphis, according to the latest NBA odds.
Oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this game, as the 76ers opened the game as 12-point favorites.
Oddsmakers are predicting a defensive showdown and have set the over/under as low as 209.5 points.
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Series history
Memphis has won six of the last 10 games against Philadelphia.
- March 6, 2024 – Memphis 115 vs. Philadelphia 109
- February 23, 2023 – Philadelphia 110 vs. Memphis 105
- December 2, 2022 – Memphis 117 vs. Philadelphia 109
- January 31, 2022 – Philadelphia 122 vs. Memphis 119
- December 13, 2021 – Memphis 126 vs. Philadelphia 91
- April 4, 2021 – Memphis 116 vs. Philadelphia 100
- January 16, 2021 – Memphis 106 vs. Philadelphia 104
- February 7, 2020 – Philadelphia 119 vs. Memphis 107
- December 2, 2018 – Philadelphia 103 vs. Memphis 95
- November 10, 2018 – Memphis 112 vs. Philadelphia 106
