LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 23

The LA Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies square off on Monday, the first of three meetings this season. LA, which was 0-3 last season against Memphis, will hope to break the host team’s dominance. Kawhi Leonard, who will reportedly return before Christmas, remains out, while James Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac will lead the Ty Lue-led visitors.

Meanwhile, the surging Grizzlies will look to extend their two-game winning streak. They had little trouble whipping the Atlanta Hawks 128-112 on Saturday without Ja Morant. The explosive guard has been cleared to return from a back issue, giving Memphis a big boost.

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LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

The FedEx Forum will host the Clippers-Grizzlies game. Fans can stream the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Clippers (+200) vs. Grizzlies (-245)

Odds: Clippers (+6.0) vs. Grizzlies (-6.0)

Total (O/U): Clippers (o232.5 -110) vs. Grizzlies (+6.0)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies preview

LA lost 113-97 to the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The Clippers couldn’t recover after losing the second quarter 31-80. To get a W against the streaking Grizzlies, Harden and Co. must avoid another lethargic 12-minute stretch.

The Clippers have to limit their turnovers. They average 16.4 errors this season, 27th in the NBA. They committed 17 against the Mavericks, which led to 14 Dallas points.

Memphis is fourth in the league, with 17.8 fastbreak points per game. Ja Morant and his teammates could punish their visitors in transition.

The Grizzlies are surging because of their barrage from behind the arc. In their 144-93 beatdown of the Warriors on Thursday, they shot 27-for-48, beating the Dubs at their own game.

Memphis sustained its scorching form on Saturday against the Hawks, making 18-for-31 3-point attempts. The Grizzlies have a big chance of keeping their dominance over the Clippers if they stay hot.

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LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies predicted starting lineups

Clippers

PG: James Harden | PG: Kris Dunn | SG: Norman Powell | SF: Derrick Jones Jr. | C: Ivica Zubac

Grizzlies

PG: Ja Morant | SG: Desmond Bane | SF: Jaylen Wells | PF: Jaren Jackson Jr. | C: Zach Edey

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LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies betting tips

Ja Morant is averaging 21.0 points per game in December. He had nine points against the Warriors because of a back injury. Morant is back but is likely not 100%, so the Clippers could hold him below his 21.5 (O/U) points prop.

James Harden, meanwhile, had rough shooting nights in the mini-series against the Dallas Mavericks. "The Beard" goes up against the Grizzlies defense, fourth in the NBA in defensive rating. Memphis could limit Harden under his (O/U) 22.5 points prop.

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LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies are playing well on both ends of the floor. With James Harden around, the LA Clippers could be tough to beat, but the in-form hosts should sustain their dominance over the Clippers. Memphis looks ready to beat the -6.0 spread on Monday.