The Memphis Grizzlies (13-22) will travel to the Staples Center to square off against the Los Angeles Clippers (25-11). The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
The Clippers come in on a high note after beating the Detroit Pistons in their last game, 126-112, as 6.5-point underdogs. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, were beat by the Sacramento Kings, 128-123, and failed to cover as 3-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Los Angeles game finished 18.5 points over the projected point total of 219.5, while the Memphis game finished 31 points over the projected point total of 220.
The Clippers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.524, had a ridiculous mark of 0.603 and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 23.1). Memphis, meanwhile, held Sacramento to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 23.2). Los Angeles’ Kawhi Leonard had a solid performance, recording 18 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jonas Valanciunas played a key role for Memphis with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Lou Williams led the Clippers to a 121-119 victory. He recorded a double-double with 24 points and 13 assists. Los Angeles was unable to cover as a 6-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 240 points, which was over the projected point total of 227. Los Angeles had a better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 16.2). Memphis, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (22-26; 84.6 percent).
The physical Los Angeles offense could be living from the charity stripe in this showdown. The Clippers rank second in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.230, while Memphis ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.228).
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Grizzlies average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Los Angeles ranks first in second chance points per game (15.0) while Memphis ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
- The Clippers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.5) while the Grizzlies rank 24th (25.3).
- Los Angeles ranks third in rebounds per game (48.0) while Memphis ranks 18th (45.1).
- Los Angeles averages 49.0 points in the paint per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Memphis ranks 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.5).
- The Clippers average 19.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks third in the league. The Grizzlies rank 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.9).
- The Clippers rank 11th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Grizzlies rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
- Memphis ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (32.3) while Los Angeles ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (34.6).
- Memphis ranks fifth in fast break points per game (16.1) while Los Angeles ranks 26th in fast break points allowed per game (15.0).
- When allowing less than 100 points, Los Angeles is 11-0 and Memphis is 1-0.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Grizzlies are 13-17 and the Clippers are 23-7.
- Los Angeles is 10-6-1 ATS at home, while Memphis is 7-7-1 ATS on the road.
- Of the Grizzlies’ 15 road games, they have 9 unders and 6 overs.
- The Clippers have 10 unders and 7 overs in 17 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Grizzlies are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Clippers are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Memphis has 4 overs and 1 under, while Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 115.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 118.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
- The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 7.0 for the season.
