Memphis Grizzlies (43-27) vs. LA Clippers (39-30)
March 21, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers -6.5; Over/Under: 230.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers collide at the Intuit Dome on Friday 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 cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost three of their last four games overall. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Trail Blazers in a 115-99 road defeat on Wednesday. Desmond Bane led the team with 20 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, Scotty Pippen Jr added 18 points off the bench while Santi Aldama chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 40 percent from the field and eight of 30 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to cut a 21-point deficit to just six points. Before they went ice-cold and scored just 10 points in a disappointing fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after routing the Cavaliers in a 132-119 home win on Tuesday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 33 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Ivica Zubac dominated the paint with 28 points and 20 rebounds, James Harden tallied 22 points with nine assists, while Bogdan Bogdanovic chipped in with 20 points and seven assists off the bench.
As a team, the Clippers shot 54 percent from the field and 16 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sloppy start and allowed 45 points in the first quarter. But they settled down and dominated the second half by 64-46 to make it look easy in the end.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last five games against the Grizzlies after winning as underdogs.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last 10 games as road underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last four home games against Southwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing some players with Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke both ruled out, while the Clippers are expected to have a full squad for this one. The Grizzlies have gone cold lately, and they’re going to be short-handed once again, with key players Morant and Clarke both ruled out.
In contrast, the Clippers have come to life with seven wins from their past eight games, and they will surely be brimming with confidence after taking down the red-hot Cavaliers in an impressive home win on Tuesday. The Grizzlies are still capable of pulling off the upset on the road, but with the line so short, I have to stick with the more reliable Clippers, who are playing some of their best basketball of the season.
