Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Betting Pick. Los Angeles Clippers host Memphis Grizzlies as -8 favorites with a 196 line at 10.00 PM ET on Saturday, April 11 2015. The Clippers won the last meeting in Memphis 79-97, covering a +4.5 spread as the game went under 198.5, and that was only the second Clippers victory in last ten meetings.
Jamaal Crawford (LAC) came back from injury and will be a valuable addition just in time for playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers have won four straight and hold the No. 5 position in the Western Conference, and are just one game behind their tonight’s opponents Grizzlies. LA Clippers won 11 of their last 12, and they are eager to maintain their good form into playoffs. Jamaal Crawford came back from injury after missing 17 games and he should improve the Clippers game further.
Memphis Grizzles are No. 2 in the West at the moment and they have won four of their last five, but haven’t won against a strong team in a while. In fact, they scored under 90 points against Cleveland, Golden State and San Antonio, all three games coming in late March.
Tale of the Tape
LA Clippers Record: 53-26 (28-11 Home)
LA Clippers Against the Spread: 37-24 (16-23 Home)
LA Clippers Last 10: 9-1 (7-3 ATS)
Memphis Record: 54-25 (24-15 Road)
Memphis Against the Spread: 37-40 (18-21 Road)
Memphis Last 10: 6-4 (5-5 ATS)
Los Angeles and Memphis Team News
For LA Clippers, Jamaal Crawford seems a bit rusty after coming back to court after missing 17 games, but he should improve with time. Now the Clippers have no injured players anymore. Memphis will miss Tony Allen and Mike Conley.
Clippers vs Grizzlies Lineups
Clippers: Blake Griffin, Matt Barnes, DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul, J.J. Reddick.
Grizzlies: Jeff Green, Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol, Courtney Lee, Beno Udrih.
Memphis at L.A. Clippers
10:00 PM ET, Saturday, April 11, 2015
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. It seems the Grizzlies can’t compete with the best teams and have lately been inferior when meeting any truly strong side. The Clippers are strong and will most likely beat the Grizzlies and perhaps even catch the No. 2 spot in the West in the end. The spread seems too big but it isn’t, the Grizzlies could stay under 90 again. Clippers vs Grizzlies Betting Pick: Clippers -8. Clippers vs Grizzlies Predicted Score: 101-89
