The LA Clippers (41-36) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (48-28) on Friday. Tip from FedExForum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
LA beat Memphis 141-132 on Wednesday to cover as a 2-point underdog. It has now won back to back games and is 7-3 in its last 10 games. The Clippers are also 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in the last 10 to improve to 39-38 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies’ loss at home to the Clippers snapped a 7-game winning streak. In their last 10 games, the Grizzlies are 8-2 and 4-5-1 ATS. This season, Memphis is 35-39-2 ATS.
The Clippers will go for the sweep of the 3-game regular-season series. LA won the 1st meeting 135-129 on March 5 while failing to cover as 7.5-point home favorites.
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Clippers at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Grizzlies -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +6.5 (-112) | Grizzlies -6.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clippers at Grizzlies key injuries
Clippers
- PG Brandon Boston Jr. (tailbone) out
- SF Paul George (knee) out
- SF Kawhi Leonard (personal) questionable
- PF Marcus Morris Sr. (illness) out
Grizzlies
- SF Ziaire Williams (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 128, Clippers 120
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline odds do not present any profitable play on the Grizzlies in this matchup.
Against the spread
LEAN MEMPHIS -6.5 (-108).
Memphis is 22-15-2 at home this season and fully healthy as opposed to an LA team that is banged up. The Grizzlies have the best defense in the NBA in terms of opponent field goal percentage (45.2%) and rank 10th in opponent 3-point percentage (35.3%). They also rank 8th in the league in scoring offense (116.9).
With LA’s stars missing this game, it will struggle to find its groove and break the Grizzlies’ defensive pressure that will be exacerbated in front of their home crowd. The spread hitting or missing could hinge on whether SF Kawhi Leonard suits up for the Clippers or not.
Over/Under
BET OVER 235.5 (-110).
The Over is 4-0 in the Clippers’ last 4 games and 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1-day’s rest. The Over is 4-0 in the Grizzlies’ last 4 games following a ATS loss and 6-3 in their last 9 games.
The Over is also 6-0 in the last 6 meetings between these 2 teams and 5-2 in their last 7 meetings in Memphis.
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