The Memphis Grizzlies (11-14) and LA Clippers (6-19) meet Monday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 2-0.
The Grizzlies suffered a 130-126 loss at home against the Utah Jazz last time out Friday, failing as a 7.5-point favorite as the Over (244) cashed. Memphis had 6 players in double digits in points, including C Santi Aldama with 22 points. G Cedric Coward had a double-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds to go with 6 assists, while G Ja Morant checked in with 21 points and 10 assists. G Cam Spencer was good for 20 points off the bench.
Despite that loss to the Jazz, Memphis is still a respectable 5-2 straight up (SU) in the past 7 games, and 7-3 SU across the previous 10 outings. The Grizzlies are 5-2 ATS in the at 7-game span, and 7-3 ATS in the past 10. The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games, too.
The Clippers lost 115-113 in Houston in a nailbiter Thursday, covering as 9-point underdogs with the Over (221.5) hitting. C Ivica Zubac went off in a losing effort, going for 33 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, while F Kawhi Leonard chipped in with 24 points and G James Harden had 22 points.
The Clips have lost 3 in a row and 8 of the past 9 games, but they’re 3-1 ATS in the past 4 games. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings, too, while the total has gone low in 5 of the past 7 contests.
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Grizzlies at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 4:14 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Clippers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Grizzlies +4.5 (-110) | Clippers -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Grizzlies at Clippers key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Brandon Clarke (knee) doubtful
- C Zach Edey (ankle) out
- G Ty Jerome (calf) out
- G John Konchar (thumb) out
- G Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) out
- G Javon Small (toe) out
Clippers
- G Nicolas Batum (illness) questionable
- G James Harden (calf) questionable
- F Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 114, Clippers 111
The GRIZZLIES (+145) are a solid play at plus-money as moderate underdogs. Neither of these teams gives bettors a ton of confidence, but Memphis has won both prior meetings, including a visit to Intuit Dome on Nov. 28, 112-107 as a 6.5-point underdog.
The Grizzlies have been ticking off wins regularly, too, as they’re finally mostly healthy. More importantly, Morant is healthy and keeping his nose clean. As long as Ja is on the floor, Memphis can challenge for wins most every night.
The GRIZZLIES +4.5 (-110) are a decent play if you’re a little more conserative, and you’d like some wiggle room.
Memphis should be able to get the job done, especially if Harden ends up sitting out. He carries a questionable tag into the game. The Grizzlies have posted a 7-3 ATS mark in the 10 games, including 2 outright wins over the Clippers, both as underdogs, so strike while the iron is hot.
The UNDER 228.5 (-105) is worth a decent play, but go lightly.
The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games for the Grizzlies, while also hitting in each of the first 2 meetings.
The Clips have had trouble scoring points lately, going for 115 or fewer points in 4 in a row and 6 of the past 7 outings. The Under is 5-2 across their past 7 games, too.
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