Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/18/2021

by Amedeus Mastrangelo

Thursday, Nov 18, 2021
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, November 18, 2021
Venue:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Where to Watch:  BSSE

 

Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Clippers -1, Grizzlies +1; Over/Under:  220.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Clippers -1.5, Grizzlies +1.5; Over/Under:  221.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Clippers -1.5, Grizzlies +1.5; Over/Under:  220.5 points
 

Season Record

Los Angeles Clippers:  9-5 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Memphis Grizzlies:  7-7 (2nd place, Southwest Division)
 
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Analysis

 
Recent Form
Los Angeles Clippers:  8-2 last 10
Memphis Grizzlies:  5-5 last 10
 
 
 

Los Angeles Clippers Analysis

The LA Clippers are coming into this game with a 9-5 record overall and they are 2-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 8 of their last 9 games and are coming into this one off another win in their last game. Their 1 loss was against the Chicago Bulls while their 8 wins in that span came against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves twice, the Charlotte Hornets, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Miami Heat, the T-wolves again, and the San Antonio Spurs in their last game. Paul George went off in that game as he led the team in points with 34 while Reggie Jackson was next on the team with 21 points. George and Jackson both led the team in assists in that game as well with 4 each while Ivica Zubac led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 44% from the field, 31.6% from 3-point range, and 90.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 108.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 102.5 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 8-6 this season and their O/U record is 6-8.
 
 

Memphis Grizzlies Analysis

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 7-7 record overall and they are 5-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games but are coming into this one off of a win in their last game which snapped a three-game losing streak that they were on. Their 3 losses in that span came against the Charlotte Hornets, the Phoenix Suns, and the New Orleans Pelicans while their win came against the Houston Rockets in their last game. Ja Morant led the team in points in that game with 22 while Jaren Jackson Jr. was next on the team with 18 points. Morant also led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jackson Jr. led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 54.2% from the field, 39% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 109.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.5 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 8-6 this season and their O/U record is 6-8.
 
 

 

Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Clippers are coming into this game as a 1 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies were playing well over a week ago but they have not been playing as well in their recent games. The Clippers have just 1 loss in their last 8 games and have been playing great in that span. They are not a team to step in front of right now with the way they are playing. The best bet to place in this game is on the Clippers to cover the spread or on them to win the game straight up on the moneyline as the spread is only 1 point.
 
Clippers Grizzlies Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, November 18, 2021 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Clippers 108 Grizzlies 104.
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NBA Betting Trends

 
Los Angeles Clippers: 239-254 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 1005-1050 ATS in all games. 495-514 ATS in road games. 153-169 ATS in November games. 343-358 ATS in the first half of the season.
Memphis Grizzlies: 239-218 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 850-818 ATS in all games. 479-461 ATS as an underdog. 165-156 ATS as a home underdog. 427-400 ATS in home games.
 

Key Injuries

 
Los Angeles Clippers:  J. Winslow (SF) Ques Thurs - Personal. K. Johnson (SG) Ques Thurs - Ankle injury. T. Mann (SG) Ques Thurs - Ankle injury. M. Morris Sr. (PF) Out indefinitely - Knee injury. J. Preston (PG) Out indefinitely - Foot injury. K. Leonard (SF) out for season - Knee injury.
Memphis Grizzlies:  K. Tillie (PF) Out indefinitely - Back injury.
 
 

Notable Quotes

 
"We needed every bit of it. He was huge for us." - Tyronn Lue on Reggie Jackson’s performance in their win against the Spurs on Tuesday night.
 
 
"I feel like we played great defense. We held them to a 15-point quarter. Obviously got to be better rebounding the ball, especially when we play hard defense to get a stop, which we need to get out and run." - Ja Morant on their win against the Rockets on Monday night.
 
 

Starting Lineups

 
Los Angeles Clippers
PG     Reggie Jackson
SG     Eric Bledsoe
SF     Paul George
PF     Nicolas Batum
C     Ivica Zubac
 
Memphis Grizzlies
PG    Ja Morant
SG    Desmond Bane
SF    Dillon Brooks
PF     Jaren Jackson Jr.
C    Steven Adams
 

Statistical Leaders

 
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: P. George (27)
APG: P. George (5.1)
Reb/G: P. George (8.2) 
 
Memphis Grizzlies
PPG: J. Morant (25.9)
APG: J. Morant (7.3)
Reb/G: S. Adams (8.6)
 
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (3rd season)
Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (3rd season)
 


Amedeus Mastrangelo

About the Author:

Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.

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