The Memphis Grizzlies (9-23) challenge the Los Angeles Clippers (13-18) at FedExForum. The game can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 23, 2017.
Memphis opened as a 4-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 196.5 points.
Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies Betting Prediction
In the Clippers’ last matchup, they defeated the Houston Rockets, 128-118. Los Angeles’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Houston. The Clippers had a rate of 7.1 (better than their season average of 13.1), while the Rockets posted a mark of 15.4. With 36 points on 11-for-25 shooting, Austin Rivers led Los Angeles in scoring.
The Grizzlies lost a close one to the Phoenix Suns in their last game, 97-95. One of Phoenix’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Memphis went 16 times. With 23 points on 9-for-21 shooting, Tyreke Evans was Memphis’ leading scorer.
The physical Memphis offense might be living from the free throw line in this showdown. The Grizzlies rank ninth in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while Los Angeles ranks 26th in FTA rate allowed (0.220).
Los Angeles holds records of 13-18 straight up (SU) and 15-15 against the spread (ATS). A little over half of the Clippers’ games have finished under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Memphis owns records of 9-23 SU and 10-21-1 ATS. Vegas tends to place the total high when the Grizzlies are involved, as 68.8 percent of their games have finished under the total.
DeAndre Jordan has averaged 18.0 rebounds and 13.0 points over the last five games for Los Angeles.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Clippers lost 113-104, unable to cover as 5-point favorites. Blake Griffin led both teams with 30 points and also recorded 11 rebounds. The game finished with a total of 217 points, which was 16.5 points above the projected point total of 200.5 points. Memphis made 13 of its 31 three pointers (41.9 percent). Los Angeles, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 24.3).
Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Los Angeles is 8-8 ATS with 10 unders and 6 overs.
Memphis is 5-13 ATS at home with 14 unders and 4 overs.
In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Memphis is 7-7 and Los Angeles is 8-2.
The Grizzlies are 4-6 when they reach 100 points, while the Clippers are 11-11.
Los Angeles ranks sixth in second chance points per game (14.2) while Memphis ranks 26th (9.9).
The Grizzlies rank seventh in fast break points per game (13.5) while the Clippers rank 26th in fast break points allowed per game (13.1).
Memphis ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (20.8) while Los Angeles ranks 20th (23.6).
The Clippers rank 15th in rebounds per game (43.6) while the Grizzlies rank 28th (39.5).
Memphis averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
The Grizzlies rank 14th in points off turnovers per game (16.8) while the Clippers rank 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
Memphis is third in the NBA with 40.6 points allowed in the paint per game while Los Angeles is fourth with 40.6 points allowed in the paint per game.
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Memphis is 1-4 ATS with 5 unders over their last five games.
The Clippers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 1.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 91.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 96.6 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
