The Los Angeles Clippers (40-36) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (48-27) Wednesday at FedEx Forum. Tip 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.
The Clippers have alternated wins and losses in the last 7 games since March 15. L.A. won last time out on its home court Monday against the Chicago Bulls, covering a 4.5-point spread in a 124-112 win as the Over (219.5) cashed. The Over is on a 3-0 run for the Clips.
The Grizzlies have won 7 in a row, including a 113-108 win over the visiting Orlando Magic Tuesday night at the Forum, although Memphis failed to cover the 6.5-point number as the Under (229) cashed.
These teams met in L.A. on March 5, with the Clippers winning 135-129, although the Grizz covered the 7.5-point spread as the Over (228.5) connected.
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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 7:44 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Grizzlies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +4.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clippers at Grizzlies key injuries
Clippers
- F Marcus Morris Sr. (illness) out
Grizzlies
- G Ja Morant (thigh) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 120, Clippers 116
Moneyline
The Grizzlies (-190) are just a little too expensive for my liking for a singular bet, especially with Morant on the injury report. While coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant is expected to play in the 2nd half of the back-to-back after resting his injury against the lowly Magic on Tuesday, proceed with caution in this game.
PASS.
Against the spread
The CLIPPERS +4.5 (-105) are a decent play at almost even money catching a couple of buckets, although go lightly, with a half-unit play at best.
There is uncertainly with the Grizzlies -4.5 (-115), although reports state Morant should be available.
Still, the Clips are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 games on the road, and the Grizzlies are playing for a 2nd consecutive night. The Grizz could have some heavy legs.
Over/Under
The lean is to the OVER 234.5 (-110).
The Over has cashed in 5 straight meetings between these teams. The Over is also 21-8 in the last 29 road games for Los Angeles, while going 4-0 in the previoust 4 against teams with a winning overall record.
The Grizzlies have cashed the Over in 5 of the last 7 games overall, while going 5-1 in the last 6 after a non-cover. The Over is also 18-7-1 in the past 26 home games against teams with a winning road record.
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