Memphis Grizzlies at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Clippers (18-12) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (10-20) to Crypto.com Arena Friday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Grizzlies vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0.
The Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-104 Tuesday, failing to cover as 11-point home favorites. They have lost 2 of their last 3 after winning 9 straight games throughout the first few weeks of December. Los Angeles is 0-3 against the spread (ATS) over its last 3 games yet 5-3 ATS over its last 8. The Clippers are 14-16 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies lost to the Denver Nuggets 142-105 Thursday, failing to cover as 9-point road underdogs. Memphis is 4-1 ATS since the return of G Ja Morant, who missed the Nuggets game due to illness, and 4-1 straight up in that span. It is 13-17 ATS on the season and 9-8 ATS on the road. Morant leads the team in scoring, averaging 28.8 points per game.
Grizzlies at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Clippers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +7.5 (-110) | Clippers -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Grizzlies at Clippers key injuries
Grizzlies
- G Luke Kennard (knee) questionable
- G Ja Morant (illness) questionable
- G Derrick Rose (hamstring) questionable
Clippers
- F Kawhi Leonard (hip) questionable
- F Mason Plumlee (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Grizzlies at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 114, Grizzlies 110
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid the moneyline as the Clippers have been too good at home over the last month yet are too expensive to play outright.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +7.5 (-110).
The spread suggests Morant may be on the wrong side of questionable. However, the return of G Marcus Smart should help the Griz, and they have covered 4 of their last 5.
The Clippers are 7-15 ATS this season if you take out their early December stretch of 8 straight games, and they seem to be cooling off, losing 2 of 3 and failing to cover in 3 straight.
With Morant's iffy status, as is Leonard's, back the underdog to keep things close. Take GRIZZLIES +7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 225.5 (-110).
The Grizzlies are 13-17 O/U on the season, and the return of Smart should aid their defensive efficiency. Memphis has gone Under in 4 of its last 7 games.
The Clippers are 13-17 O/U as well and are 2-2 O/U in their last 4 games. Considering the season-long trends for both teams, take UNDER 225.5 (-110).
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