Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | +5 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -5 |
| Total | 232.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this high caliber Western battle, two of the top-8 teams of the conference face off, when the Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers. The Grizzlies have been one of the best teams both in the West and in the whole NBA, and have been red-hot lately, even without their star player, Ja Morant. Memphis has just one loss in their last seven games, and are back home where they are playing their best basketball of the season, as they are the second-best home team in the whole NBA. The Clippers are coming off a defeat that ended their previous two-game winning streak, and are playing their third consecutive road game.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: GG Jackson, Vince Williams are out.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Kobe Brown is questionable, Terance Mann, PJ Tucker and Kawhi Leonard are out
Memphis Grizzlies Form and Trends
The Grizzlies have a 20-9 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Western Conference. Memphis is 20-9 against the spread and 18-11 in over/under. The Grizzlies have a 13-3 home record, and are 12-4 against the spread, with a +13.3-point differential. Memphis is 6-1 in their last 7 games and are 6-1 against the spread. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 128-112 win in Atlanta, as they shot with 52% from the field and saw seven of their players scoring double figures. Desmond Bane led Memphis’ offense with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
Jaren Jackson leads the Grizzlies in scoring with 21.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. Ja Morant adds 21.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and a team-high 8.1 assists.
Los Angeles Clippers Recent Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 16-13 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 17-11-1 against the spread and 11-18 in over/under. The Clips have a 6-7 road record, but are 8-5 against the spread, with a -0.8-point differential. The Clippers are 2-4 in their last 6 games. Under is 5-0 in their last 5 road games.
The Clippers are coming off a 97-113 loss in Dallas, as they struggled with their shot, making just 42% from the field and 27% from downtown. Normal Powell led LA’s offense with 28 points and 5 rebounds.
Powell leads the Clips in scoring with 23.9 points and 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden adds 22.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and a team-high 8.1 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Grizzlies are the best team in the NBA, with 123.1 points per game. They have the fourth-best field goal percentage, with 49.4% and a 37% three-point percentage (14th). Defensively, they allow 112.9 points per game, which ranks 14th in the league.
Offensively, the Clippers are scoring 109.4 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. They shoot 46.7% from the field (11th) and 37.4% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, they rank 5th in the NBA, allowing 107.6 points per game.
The Clippers have won their last 3 overall meetings against the Grizzlies, and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Memphis. The Grizzlies are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 overall meetings, and are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings in Memphis. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.
Prediction
In this Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, the Grizzlies are coming as -5 home favorites. The Grizzlies are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the NBA, and also one of the hottest lately. Memphis is back home, where they have been dominant this season, while the Clippers have been on the road for the third consecutive game, and they have been significantly less effective on the road. Memphis’ last home game was a 51 blowout win against the Warriors, and they are looking unstoppable right now, so I expect them to take care of business against a road-weary Clippers team. Nick’s Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5
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