The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in decent shape as they were riding a four-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Nuggets in a 142-105 road defeat last night. Desmond Bane led the team with 23 points on nine of 13 shooting, Marcus Smart added 17 points with five assists while Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 42 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and just had no chance of coming back after falling behind by 17 points going into halftime. Ja Morant was a chance to play, but decided to sit out with an illness.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last seven night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last three games have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in great form as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after sneaking past the Hornets in a 113-104 win on Tuesday. James Harden led the team with 29 points and eight assists on eight of 16 shooting, Paul George added 25 points while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 18 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the pesky Hornets in a close contest, until they went on a decisive 16-0 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the game away.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The Clippers have won each of their last six night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Friday home games.
- Each of the Clippers’ last seven games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are shorthanded again with Ja Morant already ruled out with an illness, while the Clippers are keeping an eye on Kawhi Leonard who is questionable for this one. The Grizzlies didn’t look like the same team without Morant in the lineup last night and I just don’t see how they can improve in time to trouble the Clippers who have been one of the hottest teams in the league. The Clippers could be missing Leonard again, but I still think they win this one with ease at home.
