LA Clippers (16-13) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (20-9)
December 23, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5; Over/Under: +234
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The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at the FedExForum on Monday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been on fire as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be gunning for a third straight victory after mauling the Hawks in a 128-112 road win on Saturday. Desmond Bane led the team with 23 points, eight assists, and four steals, Scotty Pippen Jr added 22 points with nine assists while Jake LaRavia chipped in with 16 points off the bench.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 51 percent from the field and 18 of 41 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Hawks from the start and were always in cruise control after outscoring the Hawks by 43-27 in the first quarter to lead by as many as 29 points.
Los Angeles Clippers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in a bit of a rut as they’ve lost four of their last six games and they will be looking to bounce back after getting trampled by the Mavericks in a 113-97 road defeat on Saturday. Norman Powell led the team with 28 points, James Harden scored 19 points, while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 13 points and 15 rebounds.
As a team, the Clippers shot just 42 percent from the field and 10 of 37 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Mavericks early on and were always playing from behind after scoring just 18 points in the second quarter. Kevin Porter Jr provided the spark off the bench with 19 points on eight of 12 shooting, but no other bench player scored more than three points.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games at FedExForum.
- The Clippers have lost 10 of their last 11 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six night games at FedExForum.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last five road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (45.4).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.3).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (65.5%).
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Marcus Smart and Jay Huff both out, while the Clippers are still missing Kawhi Leonard and Kobe Brown. The Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, they just blew past the Hawks and they were always going to be favorites. The Clippers are tempting with the points at home, but they’ve been struggling over the past two weeks, so I prefer the Grizzlies to continue their hot form with another win and cover at the modest line.
