by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Feb 22, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, February 23, 2024
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Where to Watch: BSSE
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers -10, Grizzlies +10; Over/Under: 224.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers -10, Grizzlies +10; Over/Under: 224.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers -10, Grizzlies +10; Over/Under: 224.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 36-17 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Memphis Grizzlies: 20-36 (4th place, Southwest Division)
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Los Angeles Clippers: 7-3 last 10
Memphis Grizzlies: 2-8 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Analysis
The Clippers are entering this game with a 36-17 record overall and they are 16-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Golden State Warriors in their last game, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder still to be played on Thursday night. In their game against the Warriors, James Harden led the team in points in that game with 26 while Paul George was next on the team with 24 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Ivica Zubac led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 50% from the field, 34.2% from 3-point range, and 78.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.7 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 29-24 this season and their O/U record is 22-30-1.
The Grizzlies are entering this game with a 20-36 record overall and they are 7-20 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Ziaire Williams and GG Jackson II each led the team in points in that game with 27 while Vince Williams Jr. was next on the team with 18 points. Vince Williams Jr. and Santi Aldama each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Vince Williams Jr. led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 53% from the field, 50% from 3-point range, and 63.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 107.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 27-29 this season and their O/U record is 24-31-1.
Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The current betting odds have the Clippers listed as a 10 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Clippers have looked really good in their games this season with their 36-17 record overall which has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have been a good road team with their 16-11 road record this season and they have also been really hot lately with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have looked terrible in their games this season with their 20-36 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the West right now. They haven't looked any better on their home court either with their 7-20 home record this season. The Grizzlies do have some momentum on their side here with 2 wins in a row now, but those wins also came before the All-Star break so that long lay-off is going to cause them to lose some of their momentum coming into this first game back. The Clippers aren't in the best situation here since they are playing on a back-to-back and have a tougher game against the Thunder on Thursday, but the Clippers have been really hot over the last few weeks as they have been surging up the standings in the West and they will be looking to get an easy win here against one of the worst teams in the West as the Clippers are right in the hunt for the number 1 seed. The best way to place a bet here is on the Clippers to cover the spread in this game.
Clippers Grizzlies Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, February 23, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Clippers 127 Grizzlies 104.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 6-19 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more. 5-11 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games. 11-2 UNDER against Southwest division opponents. 17-7 UNDER after a game where they failed to cover the spread.
Memphis Grizzlies: 23-15 ATS as a home underdog. 29-14 ATS when playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent. 6-2 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins. 19-8 UNDER in home games. 14-4 UNDER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 220.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: None.
Memphis Grizzlies: L. Kennard (SG) - Knee. J. Konchar (SG) - Quad. J. Jackson Jr. (PF) - Quad. D. Rose (PG) - Ankle. S. Pippen Jr. (PG) - Back. J. LaRavia (SF) - Ankle. D. Bane (SG) - Ankle. M. Smart (PG) - Finger. J. Morant (PG) - Shoulder. B. Clarke (PF) - Achilles.
Notable Quotes
“I don’t think it’s serious. He played through it last game. He was experiencing some soreness in the hip, so when the game got out of reach we didn’t put him back in the fourth quarter to be smart about it.” - Tyronn Lue after his team’s win against the Warriors in their game on Wednesday last week.
“It feels good. Proud of this team. We've been fighting our (tails) off every game. It's good to see. One man falls down, and another one steps up. We're just having fun.” - Zaire Williams after their win against the Bucks in their game on Thursday last week.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Terance Mann
SF Paul George
PF Kawhi Leonard
C Ivica Zubac
Memphis Grizzlies
PG Jordan Goodwin
SG Vince Williams Jr.
SF John Konchar
PF Santi Aldama
C Jaren Jackson Jr.
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: K. Leonard (24.1)
APG: J. Harden (8.4)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (9.5)
Memphis Grizzlies
PPG: J. Morant (25.1)
APG: J. Morant (8.1)
Reb/G: J. Morant (5.6)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (4th season)
Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (5th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
