Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Grizzlies and Clippers. The game is starting at 3:30 ET on BSSC, and it’s hosted by the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 225.5 points, and the Clippers are favored to win at home vs. the Grizzlies.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +8.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 3:30 ET on Sunday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-105 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.
Can the Grizzlies Grab a Win in Los Angeles?
The Grizzlies will face the Clippers bringing in an overall record of 1-8 and a 1-2 record over their previous three games. The Grizzlies have a 1-3 record on the road this season, compared to their 0-5 record when playing at home.
This season, Memphis holds an ATS record of 2-7, which also includes their two game losing streak against the spread. This season, Memphis has a 1-5 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 1-2 as underdogs.
In their latest game, the Grizzlies offense put up 121 points against the Jazz. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 45.5% and made 19 threes. The team’s top scorer is Desmond Bane, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 26.4, while Jaren Jackson Jr. also carries a PPG average of 21.4 into the game.
The Grizzlies’ defense is presently ranked 20th in the league, allowing an average of 115.6 points per contest.
In their previous matchup vs. the Jazz, the Grizzlies’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 53% leading to 127 points.
Will the Clippers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
As they prepare to face off against the Grizzlies, the Clippers are 3-5 overall and are looking to snap a four game losing streak. During their eight games, the Clippers have gone 2-3 against teams in the Western Conference and 1-2 in non-conference matchups.
Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-5 for this season, which includes their current four game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Clippers have yet to cover the spread and are 3-0 at home vs. the spread.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Los Angeles’ offense scored 126 points against the Mavericks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.9%, and they went 32/36 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Clippers have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 4th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 8th in terms of percentage and 15th in three-pointers made.
Los Angeles’ defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 112.6 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.2% from downtown.