LA Clippers (29-23) vs Memphis Grizzlies (35-17)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30 pm (Intuit Dome)
The Line: Betting Odds: LA Clippers -4.5 — Over/Under: 237
The Memphis Grizzlies and LA Clippers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Suns, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Pacers, Magic, and Cavs next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.6 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 45 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 23.3 points and 6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Pacers, beat the Jazz, and they play the Bucks, Pistons, and Bulls next. The LA Clippers are averaging 110 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 107.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24 points and 3.6 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.3 points and 5.7 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost 12 of their last 13 road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won each of their last six games at Intuit Dome when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Clippers.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Clippers have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Grizzlies have won seven of their last eight night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.4).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.3%).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.4).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.2).
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The LA Clippers will be without Drew Eubanks and Ben Simmons.
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Cam Spencer, Johnny Davis, and Marvin Bagley III.
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Prediction
I understand the Memphis Grizzlies are on the end of a back-to-back, but who cares? The Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league and a team you usually don’t find in the underdog role. In fact, this will be just the ninth time since January when the Grizzlies are an underdog. The Clippers play their best ball at home, but they’ve lost three of their last four games, and that one win came against the Jazz. Also, despite a 20-point win, the Jazz hung with the Clippers for three quarters until running out of gas. The Grizzlies have 36 wins on the season and 35 covers. I’m not leaving points on the table with the Grizzlies as they’ve simply been one of the most consistent teams in the NBA SU and ATS.