Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Grizzlies and Clippers are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBA. The Clippers will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Clippers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 224.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Clippers – Memphis Grizzlies odds
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Grizzlies and Clippers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Grizzlies have a record of 2-1. The Grizzlies also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 227 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last ten road games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 108 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 121 points per game in these contests.
- The Grizzlies have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- The Clippers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
So far this season, the Grizzlies have gone just 2-11 at home and have an overall record of 10-20, which has them 4th in the Southwest Division and 13th in the West.
As they get set to take on the Clippers, the Grizzlies are 6.5-point underdogs, and their road record is 8-9. On average, Memphis has been outscored by 5.4 points per game on the road.
When playing teams outside of the Western Conference, the Grizzlies are 3-3, and they have gone 7-17 vs. teams in the West. Against the spread, Memphis is 9-8 on the road and 13-17 overall.
In their last game, Memphis lost to the Nuggets by a score of 142-105 and also fell short of the spread as 9.5-point underdogs. The over/under line in the game was 221.5 points and the two teams combined for 247 points.
Today’s over/under line of 224.5 is higher than the team’s average over/under line of 223.6 for the season. So far, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 13-17 for the season.
In 86.7% of their games, the Grizzlies offense has scored below what their opponents usually allow. Overall, Memphis is last in the league in scoring at 107.3 points per game. When it comes to shooting from outside, the Grizzlies have been averaging 38.7 three-point attempts per game. Overall, they have made 33% of their three-point attempts this season.
At present, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 13th, allowing 113.4 points per game. The Memphis defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Memphis.
When playing at home this season, the Clippers have gone 12-4, and they will be looking to pick up their 7th straight win as the favorite. So far, their overall record is 18-12, which has them 4th in the West.
Los Angeles will also be trying to snap a three-game ATS losing streak at home, and they are 8-8 ATS for the season in their own arena. The team’s average scoring margin at home is +6.7 points per contest.
In their last game, the Clippers were favored by 11.5 points against the Hornets and won by a score of 113-104. The over/under line in the game was 226 points, and the teams combined to finish with 217 points.
So far, the Clippers have an over/under record of 13-17, and the average over/under line in their games this season is 229.3. Today’s over/under line of 224.5 is their 5th-lowest of the season.
The Clippers’ offense put up 113 points in their last game, which is in line with their season average of 116.6 PPG. Kawhi Leonard is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 24.4 PPG. Paul George has also been a big contributor, coming into the game with an average of 22.9 PPG.
So far this season, the Clippers defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the NBA at 112.4 points allowed per contest. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 10th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 15th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.2 rejections per game.
Our projections indicate that the Clippers should come out top with a projected score of 112-102.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -6.5
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Mason Plumlee – Knee – Out
- Kawhi Leonard – Hip – Questionable
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Illness – Questionable
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Santi Aldama – Illness – Questionable
