Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/01/2024, 08:25  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 12/01/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Los Angeles Clippers visit FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 14-23 and 13th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 24-13 and currently in fourth place. 

The Los Angeles Clippers are on a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games and rebounding from a loss to the Lakers with victories over the Suns and Raptors. Kawhi Leonard, who signed a new three-year extension with the Clippers, played a key role in their recent win against the Raptors with 29 points and seven rebounds. Paul George also had a strong performance with 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Offensively, the Clippers are averaging 117.4 points per game, which is only 4.2 more points than the Memphis Grizzlies typically allow (113.2). Defensively, the Clippers are giving up 111.8 points per game, ranking 8th in opponents' field goals made per game and sixth in steals per game. This season, the Clippers score 0.4 more points per home game on average than on the road (117.6 at home, 117.2 on the road). However, they also allow 5.6 fewer points per home game compared to road games (109.2 at home, 114.8 on the road).

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are currently on a three-game winning streak, securing victories against the Lakers, Suns, and Mavericks during this period. Those wins came despite being dead last in the NBA in points per game (PPG), field goals made per game, and three-point percentage. Offensively, the Grizzlies are scoring 108.1 points per game, while the Los Angeles Clippers rank eighth in the league defensively, allowing 111.8 points per game. However, defensively, Memphis performs better, allowing 113.2 points per game, which places them 13th in the NBA. At home, Memphis is putting up 104.3 points per game, which is 6.7 fewer points than their average away (111.0). The Grizzlies face a significant challenge as they are set to be without Ja Morant for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury that required surgery.