Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers NBA Picks and Tips 3/31/2019

Sunday, March 31, 2019

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The Memphis Grizzlies head to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The opening line for this game has Los Angeles as 8 point favorites.

The Grizzlies head into this matchup with a mark of 30-45. They are 4th in the Southwest Division. They have a point differential of -2.5 as they average 102.8 points per contest while giving up 105.3 per game. The Clippers have an overall record of 45-31 this season. They are 2nd in the Pacific Division. They average 114.9 points per game and surrender 113.7, good for a point differential of 1.1.

Valuable Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies are 35-39-1 against the spread this season

The Memphis Grizzlies are 32-42-0 against the over/under this year

Important Los Angeles Clippers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Clippers are 43-32-1 against the spread this season

The Los Angeles Clippers are 41-34-0 against the over/under this year

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

03/29/19 C Jonas Valanciunas Abdominal is probable Saturday vs Phoenix
03/29/19 C Joakim Noah Knee is downgraded to out Saturday vs Phoenix
03/21/19 G Avery Bradley Shin is out indefinitely
03/19/19 SF CJ Miles Foot is out indefinitely
02/23/19 F Jaren Jackson Jr. Quad is out for season
02/23/19 SF Kyle Anderson Shoulder is out for season
01/09/19 G Dillon Brooks Leg is out for season

Key Los Angeles Clippers Injuries

03/29/19 SF Danilo Gallinari Ankle is questionable Saturday vs Cleveland
03/29/19 SF Danilo Gallinari Ankle is questionable Saturday vs Cleveland
03/29/19 PG Patrick Beverley Hip is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Cleveland

Player Spotlight

Justin Holiday comes into this game averaging 9.9 points per contest while playing 31.6 minutes per night this year. He grabs 4.0 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.8 assists per game. His FG percentage is 38% while his free throw percentage is 89%. Jonas Valanciunas averages 15.3 points per contest in 22.0 minutes per game. He averages 1.4 assists per game and 8.3 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 56% for the season while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

Montrezl Harrell scores 16.5 points per contest while playing 26.4 minutes per game. He hauls in 6.6 rebounds per contest and has 1.9 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 62% and his free throw percentage is at 64%. Lou Williams averages 20.3 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 26.7 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.0 rebounds per game and has 5.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 88%.

Useful Team Statistics

Memphis averages 102.8 points per contest, which is 30th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -2.5 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 23rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 34%, which is good for 28th in the NBA. They average 41.6 boards per contest and 23.9 assists per game, which ranks them 29th and 18th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 15th with 14.1 per game. The Grizzlies allow 105.3 points per contest, which is 2nd in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 4th and 24th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 44.7 rebounds a game which ranks 13th, and they allow 23.1 assists per game which puts them in 4th place in the league. They force 15.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 25th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Los Angeles is 5th in the NBA with 114.9 points per contest this season. They are 10th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 1.14. They shoot 39% from beyond the arc, which is good for 2nd in the league. They are 13th in the NBA in rebounding with 45.6 boards per contest and 21st in assists per game with 23.7. The Clippers are 11th in turnovers per contest with 14.4. The Clippers give up 113.7 points per game, which ranks them 23rd in the league. Their defense surrenders a 46% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 14th and 6th in those defensive statistics. They rank 11th with 24.0 dimes allowed per game and 20th with 45.7 boards surrendered per contest. The Clippers are 6th in the league in forcing turnovers with 13.1 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Grizzlies are 27th in the league in defensive rating with 108.2, and their offensive rating of 105.6 is ranked 9th. They are 30th in the NBA in pace with 96.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 28th. As a unit they are 24th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA. Memphis is 9th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 17th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Los Angeles is 11th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.3 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 23rd in the NBA. The Clippers are 10th in the league in defensive rating with 111.2, and their offensive rating of 112.3 is ranked 20th. They are 8th in the NBA in pace with 101.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 15th. As a unit they are 6th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shot attempts, ranking 28th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Grizzlies/Clippers NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles -8

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