Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-237) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (+198) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 6 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is set at 230 points.
This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on FDSS.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -6
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-102 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
- From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can Los Angeles Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
The Clippers fell to 16-13 on the season after a 113-97 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 210 points fell short of the 220.5-point line.
After trailing 54-40 at halftime, the Clippers cut the deficit to 74-66 by the end of the 3rd quarter. However, a 10-0 run by the Mavericks in the 4th quarter sealed the game, as Dallas outscored Los Angeles 39-31 in the final period.
In their 113-97 loss to the Mavericks, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 27% of their threes, making 10 in total. Norman Powell led the way with 28 points, despite shooting 36.4% overall and 27.3% from deep.
James Harden and Kevin Porter Jr. each added 19 points, with Porter shooting 66.7% and hitting 50% of his threes. Powell scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Porter added 10 in the final period.
The Clippers put together strong defensive efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, but a 39-point 4th quarter from the Mavericks sealed their fate in a 113-97 loss. Los Angeles allowed Dallas to shoot 45% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 14 threes at a 40% clip. The Clippers sent Dallas to the line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws. Defensively, Los Angeles recorded 8 steals and 7 blocks.
Do the Grizzlies Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Memphis improved to 20-9 this season with a 128-112 road win over the Hawks on Saturday. The Grizzlies, favored by 2 points, covered the spread, and the total score of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 232.5.
A 10-0 run early in the game helped Memphis take control, as they went from trailing 5-2 to leading 12-5. They dominated the first half, outscoring Atlanta 73-49. The teams played evenly in the 3rd quarter, each scoring 27 points, and although the Hawks outscored the Grizzlies 36-28 in the 4th, Memphis had already built a 100-76 lead heading into the final period.
The Grizzlies put up 128 points in their win over the Hawks, shooting 51.5% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 43.9% clip. Desmond Bane led the way with 23 points and 8 assists, knocking down 4 threes at 50% shooting from deep.
Scotty Pippen Jr. added 22 points and 9 assists, shooting 75% from the field and from three, with 3 made threes. Jake LaRavia contributed 16 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.
The Grizzlies’ defense was solid through three quarters against the Hawks, but they allowed 36 points in the 4th. Overall, they gave up 112 points on 48% shooting from the field.
Memphis allowed Atlanta to hit 14 threes at a 36% rate. The Hawks also went 20/24 from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.