Grizzlies vs Clippers Prediction, Picks & Player Props: Will Memphis struggle without Morant?

The Los Angeles Clippers have lost five straight games, but tonight presents a great opportunity to get back on track as they welcome the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies (10:00 pm ET, ESPN).

The Grizzlies (38-24, 12-19 away) will be without Ja Morant for at least the next two games, following his suspension for brandishing a firearm while on an Instagram Live video at an adult establishment early Saturday morning.

The timing isn’t great at all for the Grizzlies, who are trying to hold on to second spot in the Western Conference standings.

Will they be able to find a way tonight without their star? Read on for our Grizzlies vs Clippers prediction, as well as our picks and analysis for tonight’s matchup at Crypto.com Arena.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds

Odds for Grizzlies vs Clippers are via BetOnline as of Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 7:00 pm ET.

Spread

• Memphis Grizzlies +7 (-112)
• Los Angeles Clippers -7 (-108)

Over/Under

• Over 228 (-110)
• Under 228 (-110)

Moneyline

• Memphis Grizzlies +220
• Los Angeles Clippers -270

Will the Home Struggles Continue for the Clippers?

Of the 20 teams that presently occupy the postseason spots in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, there is only one currently at .500 or worse at home this season.

That would be the Clippers, who are 15-15 SU and ATS at home with 11 more home games to go in the regular season.

Things have been especially disappointing in this calendar year, as Los Angeles is just 4-8 SU and ATS in their home games (not including any “road” games against the Lakers).

Recently, they have been disappointing all around, going 2-7 SU and 3-6 ATS in their last nine games, and they haven’t won since a 116-107 victory at Phoenix on February 16.

Will their rotten run come to an end against Memphis? The Grizzlies would be a good opponent for a potential streak-buster even with Morant in the lineup, given that they are just 12-19 SU and 10-21 ATS on the road.

But in the nine games without him this season, Memphis is just 4-5 SU and 2-7 ATS, compared to 34-19 SU and 27-25-1 ATS with him in the lineup.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Picks

Grizzlies vs Clippers Prediction: Clippers to win

Grizzlies vs Clippers Picks: Clippers -7 (Best Value: BetOnline) & Grizzlies/Clippers under 228 (Best Value: BetOnline)

Perhaps I’m showing a little too much optimism in the Clippers tonight, but I think this is a good spot for them to have an impressive performance at home.

In addition to that recommendation, I also like the under here. The over, like L.A.’s SU and ATS records in 2023, is 4-8-0 in their home games, and the under is also 7-2-1 in the Grizzlies’ last ten games.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Clippers Player Props

• Desmond Bane over 23.5 points (Best Value: BetUS)

With Morant out, the Grizzlies’ second-leading scorer (21.3 PPG) will have to shoulder a big load in the scoring department. So, it’s pretty reasonable to expect him to score 24 or more points for the 18th time this season.

The last time Morant missed a game, Bane was 10 of 17 from the field (4 of 7 from three) and scored 26 points in a 106-103 loss at Toronto on February 5.

Where to Bet on Grizzlies vs Clippers

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• Bovada Sportsbook
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