LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies Pick
Our NBA 2021 LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies prediction for Thursday, November 18 offers the favorite Clippers at -1.0 (-115). Meanwhile, the Grizzlies, a slight underdog, are at +1.0 (-105). The LA Clippers (9-5 Overall, 2-2 Away) have won four of their past five. They last played on November 16, beating San Antonio 106-92. This game marks the start of a short, two-game road trip for LA. Over the past five games, the Memphis Grizzlies (7-7 Overall, 5-3 Home) have gone 2-3. On Monday, November 15, the Grizzlies broke a three-game losing streak by beating Houston 136-102.
Clippers vs Grizzlies – Stats
The Clippers are averaging 108.4 PPG and allowing 102.5. The Grizzlies are scoring 109.9 PPG while giving up 113.5. LA’s PF/PA is +5.9. On the other hand, Memphis comes in at -3.6. Our LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies prediction notes that the the visiting Clippers come to this contest with a 9.7 PPG advantage.
The Clippers come to the game averaging 45.8 RPG, 23.2 APG, 9.1 SPG, and 4.9 BPG. Note, the Grizzlies are a tad better than their opponents, averaging 47.7 RPG, 25.1 APG, 10.1 SPG, and 6.1 BPG. Both teams are connecting on 44 percent of their field goals, while the Clippers are better on threes (35.5%-36.6%) and frees (80.6%-76.6%).
Statistical Edge - The Clippers have a substantial plus PF/PA differential and are better on frees.
Players - LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Clippers have numerous upfront players who are out or tentative due to injuries. Leading scorer Paul George (27.0 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 5.1 APG) may move from shooting guard to play the small forward spot. George, a highly versatile player and fine two-way player, is averaging 2.2 SPG and shooting 89.9 percent from the foul line. Point guard Reggie Jackson is good for 18.1 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 4.1 APG. Three other shooting guards are each averaging 10-to-11 PPG with Eric Bledsoe averaging 4.1 RPG and 4.1 APG. Seven-foot center Ivica Zubac (9.7 PPG, 8.1 RPG) anchors the post. Power forward Nicolas Batum, who’s day-to-day, is offering 9.6 PPG and 5.7 RPG.
For the Grizzlies, point guard Ja Morant offers 25.9 PPG, 7.3 APG, and 6.4 RPG. He’s a premium performer. SG Desmond Bane is good for 14.3 PPG while SG De'Anthony Melton is averaging 10.2 PPG. In front, small forward Dillon Brooks (19.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.0 APG) and power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (14.0 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.9 BPG) patrol the paint. Center Steven Adams adds 8.1 PPG and 8.6 RPG.
Player Edge - George and Morant offer versatility for each of their teams. The Clippers’ Luke Kennard hits 44.3% from downtown while the Grizzlies’ Brooks Dillion is completing 46.7% from downtown. Slight edge to Memphis.
LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The point spread is indicative of how closely these teams are matched. In their recent win, Memphis scored 136 points, blowing out Houston. We don’t expect them to be able to score that many points against a defense that is allowing 9.5 fewer points than that of the Rockets. Our LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies prediction expects the Clippers to score about 115 points while the Grizzlies put up 105. All aspects considered, we like LA at -1.0 (-110). Tipoff is 8:00 pm ET.
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LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies – Summary
LA Clippers - Spread at -1.0 (-110)
