The LA Clippers (6-16) and Memphis Grizzlies (9-13) meet Friday in a Western Conference battle from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Clippers beat the Atlanta Hawks 115-92 Wednesday to snap a 5-game losing streak. They covered as a 2-point road underdog as the Under (225.5) cashed. G James Harden led the way, scoring 27 points on 11-for-24 shooting. The Clippers have played 9 of their last 11 games on the road, having gone 3-6 straight up and 5-4 against the spread (ATS) in those. They are 6-16 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies had a 3-game winning streak end in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs 126-119 on the road Tuesday, failing to cover as a 5-point underdog as the Over (232.5) hit. G Cam Spencer came off the bench to score a team-high 21 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Memphis is 5-2 straight up and ATS over its last 7 games as well. The Grizzlies are 9-13 ATS on the season.
Memphis beat the Clippers 112-107 on Nov. 28, covering as a 6.5-point road underdog as the Under (224.5) cashed.
Clippers at Grizzlies odds
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Moneyline (ML): Clippers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Grizzlies +105 (bet $100 to win $105)Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -1.5 (-110) | Grizzlies +1.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Clippers at Grizzlies key injuries
Clippers
G Bradley Beal (hip) outF Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) outF Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) out
Grizzlies
F Brandon Clarke (knee) outG Ty Jerome (calf) outG Ja Morant (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Grizzlies picks and predictionsPrediction
Grizzlies 111, Clippers 108
BET GRIZZLIES (+105).
Memphis has been on fire and has been winning without Morant. It has been efficient offensively, scoring at least 112 points in 5 straight games, 4 of which were on the road. The Grizzlies’ defense has also stepped up in a big way, allowing 107 or fewer in 4 of their last 7 contests.
The Clippers, really since F Kawhi Leonard returned, have struggled. They have scored 115 or fewer in 5 of their last 6 games. Los Angeles has gone 2-6 in its last 8 away games. Take GRIZZLIES (+105).
PASS.
The spread and moneyline are virtually the same thing. The preferred route is on the home team to win outright.
BET UNDER 223.5 (-110).
Both sides are trending toward the Under. The Clippers have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 games and in 5 of their last 9 contests. The Grizzlies are 1-2 O/U across their last 3 games and 3-7 O/U in their last 10 games. They have allowed 111 or fewer in 6 of their last 9. Take UNDER 223.5 (-110).
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