The Los Angeles Clippers (18-12) welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (10-20) to Crypto.com Arena Friday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Grizzlies vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0.
The Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-104 Tuesday, failing to cover as 11-point home favorites. They have lost 2 of their last 3 after winning 9 straight games throughout the first few weeks of December. Los Angeles is 0-3 against the spread (ATS) over its last 3 games yet 5-3 ATS over its last 8. The Clippers are 14-16 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies lost to the Denver Nuggets 142-105 Thursday, failing to cover as 9-point road underdogs. Memphis is 4-1 ATS since the return of G Ja Morant, who missed the Nuggets game due to illness,'and 4-1 straight up in that span. It is 13-17 ATS on the season and 9-8 ATS on the road. Morant leads the team in scoring, averaging 28.8 points per game.