Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Prediction and betting tips | November 12, 2023

The Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 12. This is the first time that the two teams will face each other in the 2023-24 season. Last year, these teams battled each other four times and split their season series 2-2.

It has been a rough season for the Memphis Grizzlies as they have already lost eight of their nine games. Their only win came against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 5. Since then, they have lost to the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, heading to this matchup with the Clippers.

Meanwhile, the LA Clippers made a bold move to trade for James Harden but have not won with him in the three games they played together. This slump extends their losing streak to a total of four as they now own a 3-5 record after eight games.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Preview, betting tips, and prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers matchup will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The game tips off at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and basketball fans can catch the action through the Bally Sports SoCal and Bally Sports SE-MEM. The online livestream is made available for NBA League Pass subscribers.

Moneyline: Grizzlies (+310) vs Clippers (-390)

Spread: Grizzlies +9.5 (-110) vs Clippers -9.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Grizzlies (u226.5) vs Clippers (o226.5)

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies have a total of six players on their injured list, including Derrick Roze, Xavier Tillman, and Zaire Williams. Steven Adams is out of the season and Ja Morant will make his return to the lineup on December 23. Brandon Clarke is also on the IL with an Achilles injury and has no timeline of returning.

The LA Clippers are going to have their recent starting five healthy and have only two players on the injury list. Miles Plumlee has been nursing a knee injury and is expected to be back in mid-November while Brandon Boston Jr. has a quadriceps injury and would need the end of the month to fully heal.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Predicted lineups

As per their most recent game, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Marcus Smart are locked in their starting position. Filling in the center spot for injured Xavier Tillman is Bismak Biyombo while Jacob Gilyard rounds up the Grizzlies' starting five.

Since James Harden joined the roster, coach Tyronne Lue has been going with him on the starting lineup, with Russell Westbrook forming the backcourt. Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac complete the Clippers starting frontcourt.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Betting tips

Desmond Bane is given the props of 25.5 on the points department and since he is the only potent scorer for the Grizzlies, he should go over the mark. For the past four games, he has gone over 30 points, and 25 should be automatic for him.

James Harden is given 16.5 points for this matchup and he should be itching to get back to his usual self. This point mark should be broken and he will use the Grizzlies as target practice.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers: Prediction

The LA Clippers are seen in NBA sportsbook as the heavily favored team but the Memphis Grizzlies have kept their last four games close. Their last three losses have seen a maximum difference of six points.

With a defensive team like the Grizzlies, they always push the score down, so expect the total to go under.

Both teams have something to prove, so expect an intense matchup from start to end.