Memphis Grizzlies (36-17) vs. LA Clippers (29-23)
February 12, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers -4.5; Over/Under: 237.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the Intuit Dome to battle the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in terrific form as they’ve won 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the Suns in a 119-112 road win last night. Ja Morant led the team with 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, Desmond Bane added 20 points with eight rebounds and four assists while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 43 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 36 points in the first quarter to build a 19-point lead in the second quarter, which was more than enough to hold off the Suns who cut the lead to just four points in the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in decent shape as they’ve won five of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a three-game skid with a 130-110 win over the Jazz on Saturday. Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell led the team with 26 points each, James Harden added 23 points with 17 assists while Amir Coffey chipped in with 17 points off the bench. As a team, the Clippers shot 58 percent from the field and 11 of 26 from the 3-point line as they traded shots with the pesky Jazz in a tightly contested first half, before they caught fire and poured in 72 points in the second half to come away with the much-needed win at home. All five starters finished in double figures in scoring and the Clippers played stingy defense to force the Jazz into 19 turnovers for the game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost 13 of their last 14 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won each of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies have won eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Grizzlies.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
- The Clippers are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.5).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.0).
Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Cam Spencer while the Clippers are still waiting on the debut of the newly acquired Ben Simmons. The Grizzlies are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum after beating the Suns for their 11th win from their last 13 games last night, but the Clippers should be well-rested for this one as they haven’t seen the court since their win on Saturday. You can make an argument for the more consistent Grizzlies to get the win on the road, but they are playing on zero days rest, so I will lean toward the Clippers to take advantage at home.
