76ers vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Embiid Is a Maybe, Maxey Is Ready

The Philadelphia 76ers jumped out to a solid start, but try to snap a three-game slide on Tuesday.

The Sixers (16-14) head to Memphis to continue a five-game road swing against the Memphis Grizzlies (15-17).

Philadelphia dropped the first two games on this trip at Chicago (109-102) and Oklahoma City (129-104). 

Sunday’s defeat to the Thunder was closer than the final score indicated, as the 76ers trailed by two at the half. OKC outscored Philadelphia, 65-42 in the second half, sending the Sixers to their sixth road loss.

The Grizzlies lost to 7-23 Washington twice in less than a ten-day span, falling in a 116-112 defeat on Sunday. Memphis looks to avoid consecutive defeats for the second time since November 20.

Let’s look at the 76ers vs. Grizzlies prediction and picks for Tuesday night’s tilt at FedEx Forum, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

76ers vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Spread, Over/Under

Philadelphia owns a 17-12-1 record against the spread, compared to a 15-17 mark for Memphis.

76ers vs. Grizzlies Over/Under, Spread

The 76ers enter this matchup as 1.5-point favorites, returning a 1.81x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.

The Grizzlies are home underdogs with a 1.92x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

• Spread: Philadelphia 76ers -1.5
• Over/Under: 233.5
• Game Winner Payout: 76ers 1.81x | Grizzlies 1.92x

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76ers vs. Grizzlies Prediction on Spread

Here are some stats to know to get you set for 76ers vs. Grizzlies tonight, including insights on our 76ers vs. Grizzlies prediction.

• Philadelphia owns an 8-7 mark against the spread in the favorite role. However, the Sixers are a solid 5-1 ATS as a road favorite.
• Since November 20, the Grizzlies are 5-1 off a defeat. The only time Memphis lost consecutive games in this stretch, the second setback came to defending champion Oklahoma City on December 22.
• The Grizzlies have slumped to a 1-5 straight-up and ATS mark as a home underdog.
• Memphis captured both matchups with Philadelphia last season. The Grizzlies are 4-1 in the past five home meetings against the 76ers. 
• Philadelphia’s offense has been held to 106 points or fewer the last three losses. It marks the second time this season the 76ers have failed to reach 110 points in three consecutive games. 
• Since November 20, the Grizzlies have played seven games at FedEx Forum. Four times, the Grizzlies held opponents to less than 104 points. In the other three games, Memphis was torched for at least 125 points.

76ers vs. Grizzlies NBA DFS Picks

Here are three top 76ers vs. Grizzlies picks to target on Tuesday. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by three players: 76ers G Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia F/C Joel Embiid, and Grizzlies F/C Jaren Jackson, Jr.

76ers G Tyrese Maxey vs. Grizzlies Projection: 27.5 Points

• Maxey is one of three players in the league averaging at least 30 points per game. His 30.7 ppg is right behind Lakers G Luka Doncic (33.7) and Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32.2).
• In seven of his past 10 outings, the former Kentucky standout has eclipsed the 28-point mark. He finished with 28 points in Sunday’s blowout loss at OKC. 
• The 25-year-old is shooting better on the road, hitting 48% of his field goal attempts and 41.3% from distance.
• In 12 games off a loss, Maxey is racking up 30.0 ppg, including a season-high 54 points in an overtime triumph against Milwaukee on November 20.
• In two matchups against Memphis last season, the 2020 first round pick scored a total of 31 points. One of Maxey’s worst games was an 8-point performance in a 117-111 setback at FedEx Forum on 3-of-13 shooting from the floor.

76ers F/C Joel Embiid vs. Grizzlies Projection: 31.5 Pts+Rebs

• It’s always a dart-throw as to whether or not Embiid suits up, considering he’s played in 13 of Philadelphia’s 30 games.
• The third pick of the 2014 draft is a game-time decision with a right ankle sprain sustained in Friday’s loss at Chicago. He sat out the loss at Oklahoma City after leading the Sixers in points in the previous two games.
• When the former University of Kansas star plays here in 2025, he’s been extremely productive, averaging nearly 30 points and 8.5 rebounds in his last four trips to the court. 
• In his most recent matchup with Memphis last November, the seven-footer posted 35 points and 11 rebounds — 14 came from the stripe — in a 6-point loss.

Grizzlies F/C Jaren Jackson, Jr. vs. 76ers Projection: 26.5 Pts+Rebs

• After averaging 22.5 ppg the last two seasons, Jackson leads Memphis with 18.5 ppg.
• The former Michigan State standout tied a season-high with 31 points in Sunday’s 116-112 loss at Washington.
• In six of the past seven games, the eight-year veteran racked up at least 28 points and rebounds. 
• Jackson’s home scoring numbers sit at 16.1 ppg, compared to 20.5 ppg away from FedEx Forum.
• He saw success against Philadelphia last season, putting up 25 and 27 points in the two victories.

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The 76ers look to get on track and avoid a four-game losing streak. Can Philadelphia hand Memphis another loss as a home underdog tonight?

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