The Memphis Grizzlies (48-28) will try to recover from a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers (41-36) when they meet again Friday night. Memphis had won seven consecutive games prior to Wednesday’s 141-132 loss to the Clippers. Los Angeles has won three of its last four games and is fifth in the Western Conference standings.
Tipoff is set for 8pm ET from FedExForum. Memphis is favored by 5 points in the last Grizzlies vs. Clippers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 236.5. Before making a choice of Clippers vs. Grizzlies, you want to see the model’s NBA predictions on SportsLine.
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Now the model has set its sights on Grizzlies vs. clippers. You can go to SportsLine to see the choices. Here are several NBA bets for Clippers vs. Grizzlies:
- Grizzlies vs. Clippers scattered: Grizzlies -5
- Grizzlies vs. Clippers over/under: 236.5 points
- Moneyline Grizzlies vs. Clippers: Memphis -205, Los Angeles +170
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Why the Grizzlies can cover
Memphis was one of the hottest teams in the NBA this month, even though it was without star guard Ja Morant for part of March. The Grizzlies won seven consecutive games prior to their loss to Los Angeles on Wednesday. Morant scored 36 points and provided nine assists in the setback, but Memphis is still two games ahead of Sacramento for second in the Western Conference.
Morant leads the team with 26.9 points and 8.1 assists, along with 5.8 rebounds per game, while Desmond Bane averages 21.4 points and 5.0 rebounds. Los Angeles will play without Paul George (knee) and Marcus Morris Sr. (protocols), while small forward Kawhi Leonard has a playing time decision (in person) on Friday night. The Grizzlies have won 12 of their last 13 home games and are 8-1 in their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Clippers can cover
Los Angeles was without George and Leonard on Wednesday, but it could still cause a stir in Memphis. Point guard Russell Westbrook threw a season-high 36 points to go along with 10 assists and four rebounds, shooting 13 of 18 from the floor. Power forward Robert Covington added 27 points on 9 of 10 shootings from the bench, drilling all seven of his three-pointers.
Leonard attended the team’s shootaround on Friday, which is an encouraging sign after missing Wednesday’s game for personal reasons. He averages 23.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, so his possible return to the lineup would be a huge boost. The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last 10 games, while Memphis has covered just three times in their last nine games. The Grizzlies remain without Steven Adams (knee), while John Konchar (hip) is questionable.
How Clippers vs. Grizzlies picks
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