Grizzlies vs Clippers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 05, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (33-33) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Grizzlies (38-24)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSC & BSSE

The Memphis Grizzlies visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Grizzlies vs Clippers Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 29-31 against the spread, while the Clippers are 32-34 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies+7.5 -115O 227.5 -115+220
LA Clippers -7.5 -105U 227.5 -115-275

Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Sunday‘s game with 67.3% confidence.

Clippers vs Grizzlies Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Grizzlies will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.6% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Grizzlies and Clippers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 62 of their last 92 games (+22.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 78 games (+20.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 57 of their last 92 games (+19.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+12.58 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 53 of their last 91 games (+12.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 35 games at home (+18.20 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 70 games (+16.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 49 of their last 79 games (+15.84 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games (+13.31 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games at home (+12.09 Units / 25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 29-31 (-5.1 Units / -7.48% ROI).

  • 38-24 against the Moneyline (-1.75 Units / -1.11% ROI)
  • 25-34 against the Over for game total points (-12.4 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • 34-25 against the Under for game total points (+6.5 Units / 9.53% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 32-34 (-5.45 Units / -7.51% ROI).

  • 33-33 against the Moneyline (-11.15 Units / -9.04% ROI)
  • 30-36 against the Over for game total points (-9.6 Units / -13.22% ROI)
  • 36-30 against the Under for game total points (+3 Units / 4.13% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 85 games (-42.81 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 85 games (-28.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 85 games (-27.97 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 33 of their last 85 games (-23.00 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 35 games at home (-21.70 Units / -56% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 91 games (-39.94 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 92 games (-31.75 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 66 games (-28.69 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 45 away games (-28.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 92 games (-23.04 Units / -22% ROI)

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Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Memphis Grizzlies are 3-12 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Denver Nuggets has shot 39% from three (742/1,882) this season — best among NBA teams.

The Memphis Grizzlies are 24-7 (.774) when they win the turnover margin this season — third-best among NBA teams. The Denver Nuggets have averaged 14.3 turnovers per game (856 turnovers/60 games) this season — tied for sixth-highest among NBA teams.

The Memphis Grizzlies are 59-23 (.720) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-best among NBA teams. The Denver Nuggets have averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (1,991 turnovers/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Grizzlies are 40-21 (.656) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The LA Clippers are 40-12 (.769) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-best among NBA teams. The Sacramento Kings have averaged 42.6 rebounds per game (5,968 rebounds/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fifth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 40-19 (.678) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Clippers are 3-14 (.176) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .247

The Clippers are 88-30 (.746) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

Injury Report: Clippers vs. GrizzliesSunday‘s Game, Mar. 5

  • Ivica Zubac (Clippers): Zubac is questionable for Sunday’s (Mar. 5) game against Memphis.
  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell is out for Sunday’s (Mar. 5) game against Memphis.
  • Steven Adams (Grizzlies): Adams will be sidelined three to five weeks after sustaining a PCL sprain in his right knee per Grizzlies PR twitter.
  • Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies): Clarke will miss the rest of the season with a left Achilles tear, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have a TS% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Grizzlies have averaged 28.3 points in the paint per game (6,006 points/212 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.2

The Grizzlies have averaged 17.0 second chance points per game (1,798 points/106 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Grizzlies have averaged 60.0 points in the paint per game (4,200 points/70 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 20.8 points in the paint per game (2,992 points/144 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (2,864/7,392) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 20.6 points in the paint per game (1,280 points/62 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.6

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.4 steals per game (655 steals/70 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.1 steals per game (1,939 steals/212 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.2 steals per game (1,284 steals/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.8 blocks per game (479 blocks/70 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,098 rebounds/62 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Clippers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (7,459 rebounds/216 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,549 steals/216 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Clippers have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (4,958 rebounds/144 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7


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