Grizzlies Eye Road Upset Over Clippers
Grizzlies vs Clippers Matchup Odds
The Memphis Grizzlies look to bounce back from a heavy loss when facing the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
Grizzlies vs Clippers matchup odds have the Clippers favored by seven points, but it could be closer than expected at Crypto.com Arena.
With early NBA playoffs standings on the line, we expect nothing but excitement in this Western Conference clash.
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Grizz Need Morant
The Grizzlies desperately missed Ja Morant when losing heavily to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, but they’re expecting him back for this game.
The troubled star returned from his 25-game suspension with explosive performances, and he needs to step up to cover the NBA spread.
Without Morant on the floor, the Grizzlies don’t have enough scoring power, so the Grizzlies vs Clippers matchup odds will depend on his availability.
Desmond Bane has been playing well enough, but they need another scorer to help. That’s where Morant is so important, and we’re predicting a big performance from the former number two draft pick.
We were impressed by the Grizzlies when winning four consecutive games. They defeated the Pelicans twice, Pacers, and the Hawks. It was a good winning run, so if they get back to that form, they could keep it close.
Clippers Seeking Focus
There can be a lack of focus with the Clippers, which frustrates bettors.
They have suffered from injuries, but the NBA injury report has only Kawhi Leonard listed as a game-time decision. We expect the superstar to take his place on the court, and like Morant for the Grizzlies, the Clippers need him.
They are 14-16 against the spread, so they have been a bad bet so far. The Grizzlies aren’t any better, but when you have Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden, bettors expect better.
Covering a -7 spread won’t be easy, despite having a 12-4 home record. It wasn’t good enough to beat the Grizzlies when they last played at home, losing 105-101.
They’re hoping to turn that performance around and Grizzlies vs Clippers matchup odds suggest they can. We’re not so confident, but they come off a much-needed win over the Hornets.
Leonard didn’t play, so it was Harden and George stepping up.
“Obviously (Leonard) is a big piece but we have structure within our defense and offense that we can plug guys in and they are required and expected to do what Kawhi does,” George said. “It’s a collective for us to take on the load without Kawhi being in there, but within our team there (is the) structure.”
Underdog Value with Grizzlies
We can’t turn down the value odds for the Grizzlies, who are still a quality team at their best.
There is some trepidation with bettors, but given the odds available, we think they’ll be a profitable bet over the next few weeks until their record improves.
Getting a +7 line is generous from the sportsbook and it’s too good to pass up. We would have entertained the line had it been +4, so we can’t turn down the line.
We’re also taking the moneyline odds. They are prime for an upset if Morant plays, and if he doesn’t, we’re still confident taking them with the points.
