The Memphis Grizzlies have a marquee matchup in their first game back from the All-Star break, taking on Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Grizz didn’t close the first half in a strong manner, falling five games behind Denver for the No. 1 seed in the West.
However, the final stretch of the season gives them a chance to bounce back, and it could start with some key players having big games.
One of those is star Ja Morant, and I have a way that you can bet on him in the prop market to get Memphis back on track:
Grizzlies vs. Sixers best NBA prop bets
- Ja Morant OVER 25.5 Points
- Dillon Brooks UNDER 11.5 Points
- Joel Embiid UNDER 1.5 3-Pointers Made
Ja Morant OVER 25.5 Points
Ja Morant is averaging 27.3 points per game on the season, and he’s cleared 25.5 points in seven of his last 10 games, averaging 27.7 points per game over that stretch.
Philly is sixth in the NBA in defensive rating, but Morant is seeing crazy usage at the moment, averaging 20.2 shots per game over his last 10 contests.
Even with former teammate De’Anthony Melton likely drawing the assignment on Morant, I think this line is too low for the Grizzlies star.
Dillon Brooks UNDER 11.5 Points
It’s been a struggle for Dillon Brooks scoring the ball lately, as he’s scored 12 or more points just twice in his last 15 games.
Maybe the All-Star break will help Brooks get back on track, but I’m not buying it against Philly.
Over that 15-game stretch, Brooks is averaging 9.3 points per game while shooting just 33.7 percent from the field and 23.5 percent from 3-point range. If it wasn’t for his defensive ability, he probably would be seeing his minutes cut for this showing.
I’ll back the UNDER against an elite defense on Thursday.
Joel Embiid UNDER 1.5 3-Pointers Made
You’re going to have to lay some juice with this prop, but Embiid has hit multiple 3-point shots in just two of his last 12 games, averaging 3.0 attempts from 3 per game over that stretch.
With Steven Adams (knee) potentially out for Memphis, Embiid is going to have the size advantage down low all night in this game.
I don’t expect him to settle for jumpers, and even when he has, he’s rarely making more than one 3.
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