Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the 4th ranked Los Angeles Clippers (-311) will travel to Memphis to take on the 13th ranked Grizzlies (+248). The Clippers are favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is set at 227.
Los Angeles is currently riding a 2-game winning streak and is 24-13 on the season. The Grizzlies have won 3 straight and are 14-23 overall.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Grizzlies and Clippers have gone in favor of the Grizzlies, putting together a record of 6-4. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Clippers, the Grizzlies are 2-1 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Clippers.
- Through their last ten road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 120 points per game.
- The Grizzlies are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Today, the Clippers will be on the road as they take on the Grizzlies. Los Angeles is favored by 7.5 points and has an overall record of 24-13, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference.
When playing on the road, the Clippers have an average scoring differential of +2.4 points per game. At home, their scoring differential is +8.4 PPG. Against the spread, they are 8-9 on the road and 19-18 overall.
In all of their games this season, the over/under line has been set at an average of 229.7 points. The average combined scoring total in their games is 229.2 PPG. This year, the team’s O/U record is 16-21, and the over has hit in their last two games.
Los Angeles’ last game was a 126-120 win over the Raptors. They were 11.5-point favorites going into the game, so they did not cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 233, and the teams combined for 246 points.
On offense, the Clippers are currently 9th in the NBA in scoring at 117.4 points per game. Interestingly, they have been slightly better on the road (117.2 PPG) compared to at home (117.6 PPG).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 2nd in the NBA at 39%. However, they are just 19th in three-point attempts per game (33.1). Overall, they are 5th in field goal percentage at 49%.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.1% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
The Clippers’ defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 111.8 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Clippers are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 10th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 16th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.
Memphis comes into today’s game as the 7.5-point underdog. The Grizzlies have an overall record of 14-23 and are currently 13th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 3-4.
At home, Memphis is 3-13 straight up and 4-12 against the spread. The team’s average scoring differential at home is -7.6 PPG. As the underdog, their average scoring differential is -7.8 PPG.
Against the spread, Memphis is 16-21 this season and has covered the spread in three straight games. As the underdog, they are 11-13 ATS and have covered the spread in three straight games on the road.
Memphis has won three straight games and also has an O/U record of 15-21. In their last game, they beat the Mavericks by a score of 120-103. The combined scoring in the game was 223, and the O/U line was 236.5.
So far this season, the average O/U line in Memphis’ games is 225.1, which is lower than today’s line of 227. In 23 of their 37 games, the O/U line has been lower than 227.
The Grizzlies have struggled to score at home this season, averaging just 104.3 points per game. Overall, they are 29th in the league in scoring at 108.1 points per game.
Memphis is one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA, averaging 13.3 made threes per game. However, they are just 30th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
In terms of pace, the Grizzlies are 13th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 24.3% of their games.
On defense, the Grizzlies come into the game ranked 13th in the league in points allowed at 113.2 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 110.3 points per contest (26th). Inside the arc, the Grizzlies defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.9% and 38.3% from three-point territory.
The Clippers enter this game as 7.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 115-110.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+7.5)
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Santi Aldama – Knee – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
