Clippers vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 12, 2024

A contest featuring two of the NBA’s top marksmen will see Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers (24-13) square off against Desmond Bane and the Memphis Grizzlies (14-23) on January 12, 2024 at FedExForum. George makes 3.5 treys per game (third in league), and Bane hits 3.3 (fifth). The Clippers are 8.5-point favorites. The over/under for the matchup is 223.5.

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Clippers vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -8.5 223.5

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Injury Report as of January 12

Clippers: Moussa Diabate: Out (Hand)

Grizzlies: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Jaren Jackson: Questionable (Right Knee), Santi Aldama: Questionable (Knee), Derrick Rose: Out (Hamstring)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (+8.5)
Total Pick Over (223.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
117.4 (9th) Points Scored 108.1 (29th)
111.8 (8th) Points Allowed 113.2 (13th)
43.4 (18th) Rebounds 42.7 (23rd)
10.5 (19th) Off. Rebounds 10.0 (22nd)
12.9 (13th) 3pt Made 13.3 (9th)
25.8 (19th) Assists 24.5 (27th)
12.5 (9th) Turnovers 14.0 (23rd)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 33 24 6 3.5 1.7 0.8 2.3
Paul George 35 23.4 5.6 3.8 1.6 0.4 3.5
James Harden 32 17.3 4.8 8.4 1.3 0.8 2.7
Norman Powell 37 13.4 2.4 1 0.6 0.4 2
Ivica Zubac 37 12.5 9.7 1.3 0.2 1.4 0

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 36 24.7 4.7 5.4 1 0.6 3.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 36 21.3 5.8 1.7 0.8 1.8 1.8
Luke Kennard 14 8.6 3.1 2.3 0.5 0.1 2.2
Ziaire Williams 33 8.3 3.7 1.4 0.5 0.3 1.2
David Roddy 33 7.6 3.7 1.3 0.5 0.3 0.9

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Clippers are 19-18-0 this year.
  • Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-6 as 8.5-point favorites or greater.
  • The Clippers have seen 15 of their 37 games go over the point total.
  • Los Angeles and its opponent have broken the 223.5-point mark 18 times this year.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 223.5 points, 5.7 fewer than the average total in this season’s Clippers contests.
  • The Grizzlies have 16 wins in 37 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread, as a 8.5-point underdog or greater, Memphis is 5-3.
  • Out of 37 Grizzlies games so far this season, 15 have hit the over.
  • Memphis’ games have gone over 223.5 points on 16 occasions this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 2.2 points higher than the average scoring total for Grizzlies games (221.3).

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