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Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies
By Sam Batz
The 5 seed Los Angeles Clippers travel to Grind City to take on the 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, March 29th (8:00 PM EST, Bally Sports/NBA League Pass). The Clippers and Grizzlies are scheduled for a back-to-back, with the first meeting on Wednesday and the second on Friday. Each team gets a day of rest between matchups, however, the Grizzlies play the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, and don’t get a rest day before the first meeting with Los Angeles. Memphis is 6-4 with no rest but are at home, where they win 86.5% of the time, for their next three games. The Clippers beat Memphis 135-129 in LA at the beginning of March, but with key players back on the floor for the Grizzlies, Memphis is expected to win back-to-back matchup against the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers Breakdown
The Clippers are the 5th seed in the West with a record of 40-36 (52.6%). The Clippers are 8 games behind the Grizzlies and 11.5 games behind the conference leading Denver Nuggets. LA has a good chance to make the playoffs, and will likely avoid the play-in tournament all together. The Clippers won 7 of their last 10 and are coming off a 124-112 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Injuries have plagued the Clippers this season, and while they are not 100% healthy, new recruits like Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon will help LA give the Grizzlies a run for their money.
Memphis Grizzlies Breakdown
Memphis has clinched their division, dnd thus, have a spot in the playoffs. The Grizzlies are 2nd in the West with a record of 47-27 (63.5%). Memphis went 9-1 in their last 10 and averaged an incredible 124.1 points per game over that stretch. The Grizz have won 6 consecutive games, beating the Atlanta Hawks 123-119 in their most recent matchup. The biggest strength for Grizzlies is their ability to dominate at home, going 32-5 in Memphis, and they will be expected to win once again when the Clippers roll into town on Wednesday.
Clippers vs. Grizzlies Odds
Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
Los Angeles Clippers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Memphis Grizzlies | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Clippers vs. Grizzlies: Season Stats
Los Angeles Clippers (40-36) W1 113.0 (22nd) 112.6 (11th) 47.5 (14th) 38.0 (4th) 113.6 (20th) 113.3 (14th) 21-18 (53.8%) 19-18 (51.4%) | Stat Type Streak (W/L) Points/Game Opponent Points/Game Field Goal % Three-Point % Offensive Rating Defensive Rating Home Record (Win-Rate) Away Record (Win-Rate) | Memphis Grizzlies (47-27) W6 116.8 (9th) 112.4 (7th) 47.4 (17th) 35.1 (21st) 114.8 (11th) 110.3 (3rd) 32-5 (86.5%) 15-22 (40.5%) |
Clippers vs. Grizzlies: Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers 38-38 20-17 (Away) 21-25 (vs. West) 35-40-1 5-5 7-19 (as Underdogs) 4-13 (Underdogs Away) | Betting Trend ATS (Season) ATS (Home/Away) ATS (Conference) O/U (Season) O/U (Last 10) ML (Favorite/Underdog) ML (Home/Away) | Memphis Grizzlies 35-36-3 22-14-1 (Home) 19-26-2 (vs. West) 33-40-1 6-4 44-14 (as Favorites) 29-4 (Favorites Home) |
Clippers vs. Grizzlies: Game Changers
Los Angeles Clippers
- Paul George is OUT with a sprained right knee and will miss Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies. George will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks
- With Paul Georgo out, Kawhi Leonard will lead the Clippers offense. Leonard recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists against Memphis in their last matchup
- The Clippers averaged 116.9 points and 111.4 points against through their last 10 games
Memphis Grizzlies
- Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies with 26.8 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game. Morant has not faced the Clippers this year, and has been ruled OUT for Tuesday against the Magic
- Desmond Bane is having an excellent season in Memphis and lead the team with 30 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in their loss to the Grizzlies on March, 5th
- Memphis is a great offensive squad and they have 7 different players averaging double-digit points per game
Clippers vs. Grizzlies Prediction
Take the Grizzlies to win the game. Memphis has the best win-rate at home in the NBA, and with Ja Morant back facilitating the offense, it’s hard to bet against the Grizz. During their 6 game winning streak, Memphis averaged a ridiculous 129.2 points. The Clippers don’t have the defensive capabilities needed to stop an offense that is this hot, especially when that offense is on their home turf. The Grizzlies rank higher than the Clippers in both offensive and defensive ratings, and even if Ja Morant (thigh) can’t play, Memphis will be fine.
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies Moneyline
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