Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/25
At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-187) will host the Grizzlies (+158) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 237 points.
Memphis (36-17) is currently 2nd in the West, while Los Angeles (29-23) sits 6th. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +4.5
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, February 12th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-126 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 18 threes.
Taking a Look at the Grizzlies Chances on the Road
Memphis improved to 36-17 on the season with a 119-112 road win over the Suns on Tuesday. The Grizzlies, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the seven-point victory.
Memphis jumped out to a 36-26 lead after the 1st quarter and extended it by winning the 2nd quarter 32-30. The Suns made a push in the 3rd, outscoring the Grizzlies 31-27, but Memphis held on in the 4th, despite being edged 25-24. The total score of 231 points fell 15 points short of the O/U line of 246.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 26 points and 6 assists in their win over the Suns, shooting 42.1% from the field. Desmond Bane added 20 points, hitting 2 threes at 40%, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points despite shooting just 35.3%.
Memphis made 12 threes at 30.8% and shot 43% overall. Morant scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Bane added 9 in the 3rd and 7 more in the 4th. Santi Aldama scored 11 of his 14 points in the opening quarter.
Defensively, the Grizzlies gave up 112 points but held the Suns to just 25 points in the 4th quarter, helping secure the win. Memphis limited Phoenix to 44% shooting from the field.
The Grizzlies did a great job defending the three, allowing only 12 made threes on 27% shooting. They also grabbed 40 defensive rebounds while giving up 7 offensive boards.
Will the Clippers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
The Clippers improved to 29-23 on the season with a 130-110 win over the Jazz on Saturday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as -18 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 240, exceeding the over/under line of 224.5 by 15.5 points.
Utah went on a 10-0 run early, but the Clippers responded by winning each of the final three quarters. They took control in the 4th, outscoring the Jazz 36-24 to close out the game.
In their win over the Jazz, the Clippers shot 58% from the field, scoring 130 points. They connected on 11 threes, shooting 42.3% from beyond the arc.
Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac each scored 26 points, with Zubac grabbing 15 rebounds and shooting 81.2%. James Harden added 23 points and 17 assists, contributing 11 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Clippers’ defense gave up 110 points to the Jazz but tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 24 points to help secure the win. They also held Utah to 26 points in the 2nd quarter.
Utah shot 47% from the field, including 39% from three-point range, where they hit 17 threes. The Jazz went 15/18 from the free-throw line. The Clippers finished with 8 steals and 2 blocks.