Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
The Clippers (-421) will try to extend their winning streak to three games when they travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (+324). Memphis has won two straight and is currently 13th in the Western Conference. Los Angeles is 3rd in the West and favored by 9.5 on the road.
This Western Conference matchup is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line for this game is 223 points.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Grizzlies have hosted the Clippers, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. Not only have the Clippers gone 2-1 against the spread in their last three games vs. the Grizzlies, they are also 2-1 ATS the last three times they have faced the Grizzlies on the road.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 128 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Through their last ten home games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 107 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Today, the Clippers are favored by 9.5 points against the Grizzlies. This season, they have been favored in 43 of their 54 games and have a record of 34-9 in those games. As the favorite, they are 26-17 against the spread with an average scoring margin of +8.8 points per game.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 24-29-1, and their games have averaged 231.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223, and 50 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.
In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Thunder by a score of 129-107. They were 1.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 236. This marked their third straight ATS loss on the road.
In the Western Conference standings, the Clippers are currently in 3rd place with a record of 36-18. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-14 and 8-3 against division opponents. On the road, the Clippers are 16-12 compared to 20-6 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are one of the top teams in the NBA, averaging 118.1 points per game (9th). On the road, they are even better, averaging 118.8 points per game (5th).
Overall, the Clippers are shooting 49% from the field, which is 6th in the league. However, they are just 25th in pace at 97.4 possessions per game.
One area where the Clippers have excelled is in three-point shooting. They lead the league with a three-point shooting percentage of 39%. In terms of free throws, they are 8th in makes (18.9) and 13th in attempts (23.1).
At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 113.0 points per game. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.1 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.2 rejections per game.
The Grizzlies have won two straight games and will look to make it three in a row as they host the Clippers. In their last game, Memphis defeated the Bucks by a score of 113-110. The combined scoring in that game was just slightly higher than the O/U line of 222.5.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 14-28 this season and have covered the spread in three straight games. Today, they are getting 9.5 points and have an ATS record of 27-29.
This season, Memphis has an O/U record of 25-30-1, and their games have averaged a combined 220.1 points. The O/U line for today’s game is set at 223.
Currently, the Grizzlies are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-36. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place. Against the Western Conference, Memphis is 13-24 and 7-12 in non-conference games.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 11-16 ATS at home compared to 16-13 ATS on the road. On average, they have an ATS scoring margin of -6.5 at home and -5.4 on the road.
At home, the Grizzlies are averaging 104.9 points per game this season, which is last in the NBA. Overall, they are 30th in scoring at 107.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Memphis is 29th in the league at 44%.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have made the 8th most three-pointers per game but are just 29th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. When it comes to pace, Memphis is 16th in the NBA at 98.4 possessions per game.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 29th in true shooting percentage and 27th in free throw attempts. When it comes to assists, Memphis is 23rd in the league. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 23rd in the NBA.
So far, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 9th in the league at 113.0 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 24th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.2 blocked shots each game.
With a 9.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Clippers to secure a 132-125 victory.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+9.5)
- Projecting a combined 257 points, we like the over
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quadricep – Probable
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Questionable
- Scotty Pippen Jr. – Lower Back – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
