On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference affair. The Los Angeles Clippers come into Tuesday with a 38-25 record. The Clippers are in fifth in the West, chasing down the Utah Jazz. The Clippers have won their last two games, and are 18-15 when away from the Staple Center.
The Memphis Grizzlies are 6th in the West. The Grizzlies are just 2.5 games behind the Clippers. Memphis has dropped three straight games. The Grizzlies have won 19 out of 31 games at home this season. The point spread for this one is very small. The Grizzlies are -1 over the Los Angeles Clippers in Memphis on Thursday night. Find out more about the updated NBA betting odds here.
In Depth Analysis On The Los Angeles Clippers Vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds, Expert Pick & TV Info
When: Thursday, March 9, 2017
Where: FedExForum
TV: NBA TV (Millicom)/DirecTV (NBA TV)
Stream Option: NBA Game Pass
Odds: Grizzlies -1
Why Bet on the Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have dropped three games in a row. The Grizzlies fell to the Mavericks, the Rockets and then most recently to the Brooklyn Nets. In those three losses, Memphis allowed over 100 points per game in all of them. The Grizzlies still rank 4th in all of the National Basketball Association on defense, allowing 100.5 per game.
Memphis needs help offensively. The Grizzlies are 27th in all of the league, with just over 101 per game. The top scorer for Memphis this season has been center Marc Gasol. He is scoring 20.4 points per game, while Mike Conley leads in assists, with 6.2. After missing the postseason with 42 wins last season, Memphis is trying to get back.
Why Bet on the Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are seeking their third straight win. The Clippers went on the road and beat the Bulls, and came home and downed the Celtics. The Clippers are second in the Pacific Division, trailing just the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles is one of the top scoring teams in all of the league, with more than 107 points per game.
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are the leaders for the Clippers, but due to missing time, J.J. Redick is the top scorer. The shooter from Duke is leading the team with 14.6 points per game. Big man DeAndre Jordan is one of the top shooters in the league, as he is making nearly 70% of the shots he has attempted this season for the Clippers.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
The Los Angeles Clippers have one of the best rosters in the Western Conference when healthy. Health has been a major issue for the Clippers not only this season, but several years. The Clippers are much more athletic than the Memphis Grizzlies. Look for the Clippers to get on the board early, and run away with this game on the road.
The Memphis Grizzlies just do not score enough to be able to win this game. The Grizzlies are a solid defensive team, but they are going to have a tough time slowing down the Capitals in this game. The final bet for this game is the Los Angeles Clippers +1 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.
