The Memphis Grizzlies (43-27) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (39-30) on Friday, March 21st. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on NBA. The Clippers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Grizzlies are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Grizzlies. Tip-off is set for 10:30 ET.

Grizzlies vs Clippers

The Grizzlies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Grizzlies dropped to 43-27 on the season after a 115-99 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Memphis, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 214 points fell well short of the 234.5-point over/under line.

Memphis fell behind early, allowing Portland to go on an 11-0 run, and they couldn’t recover. Despite a strong 3rd quarter, where they outscored the Trail Blazers 31-25, the Grizzlies managed just 10 points in the 4th quarter while Portland put up 19.

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers improved to 39-30 on the season with a 132-119 win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points of 251 exceeded the O/U line of 230 by 21 points.

After trailing 45-37 in the 1st quarter, the Clippers tightened up defensively and outscored Cleveland 31-28 in the 2nd quarter. They took control in the 3rd, winning the quarter 38-29, and finished strong by holding the Cavaliers to 17 points in the 4th while scoring 26 of their own.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

In their 115-99 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Grizzlies struggled offensively, shooting just 40.2% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 26.7% clip. Desmond Bane led the way with 20 points, adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 18 points and 6 boards.

Santi Aldama chipped in 16 points, shooting 60% from the field and knocking down 2 threes at 50%. Bane scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter, but managed just 1 point in the final period.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Cavaliers, the Clippers shot 54.8% from the field and knocked down 16 threes at a 45.7% clip. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 33 points, hitting 5 threes at 83.3%, while Ivica Zubac added 28 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the floor.

James Harden contributed 22 points despite shooting just 27.8%, and Bogdan Bogdanović chipped in 20 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter. Leonard scored 15 points in the 3rd, and Zubac added 13 in the same period.

Grizzlies Team Defense

The Grizzlies struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 38 and 33 points, respectively, in their 115-99 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 25 and 19 points. Overall, Memphis held Portland to 41% shooting from the field.

Memphis allowed 18 three-pointers on 39% shooting from deep. The Trail Blazers also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks but gave up 22 offensive rebounds.

Clippers Team Defense

The Grizzlies struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 38 and 33 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 25 and 19 points. Despite the loss, they held the Trail Blazers to 41% shooting overall.

Memphis allowed 18 threes at a 39% clip and sent Portland to the line 21 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Grizzlies recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks but gave up 22 offensive rebounds.

Grizzlies vs Clippers Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 1-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 2-8 ATS.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 0-4-1.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Grizzlies vs Clippers Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Clippers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 134-126. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Clippers at -7.5.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 231, and our model predicts the Grizzlies and Clippers to score a combined 260 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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