Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Free Daily NCAAB Lock Pick, Thursday January 11th: Illinois vs Michigan State 9:00pm ET

Kawhi Leonard signed a new three-year extension with the Clippers Wednesday evening and then led the Clippers to a 126-120 win over the Raptors. Leonard finished with 29 points and seven rebounds while his running mate Paul George had 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. James Harden has continued to look like the perfect fit for this team and he finished with another double-double of 14 points and 11 assists. Terrance Mann and Norman Powell had 13 points each and Ivica Zubac added 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Clippers shot 52.7% from the field and 44.1% from three. The Clippers gave up 120 points to the Raptors and allowed them to shoot 54.8% from the field and 40% from three.

The Clippers are averaging 117.4 PPG and rank fifth in the NBA in field goal percentage and second in three-point percentage. The Clippers are giving up 111.8 PPG, ranking 8th in opponents' field goals made per game, and sixth in steals per game. The Clippers are ninth in the NBA in offensive rating and 11th in defensive rating.

The Memphis Grizzlies have started the new year on fire as they have won four out of five games in January and are currently on a three-game winning streak with road wins over the Lakers, Suns, and most recently the Mavericks. The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury that required surgery, but Desmond Bane has continued to be the go-to guy for this team. Bane finished with 32 points, nine rebounds, and four assists and played 39 minutes. Marcus Smart had 23 points and made four threes but only played 21 minutes after he left the game with a dislocated finger. Luke Kennard was inserted into the starting lineup and has 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Xavier Tillman and Zaire Williams added 14 points each off the bench and David Roddy added 11 points. The Grizzlies shot 48.4% from the field and 37.8% from three while holding Dallas to 103 points on 43.9% shooting from the field and 33.3% shooting from three.

Memphis is dead last in the NBA in PPG, field goals made per game, and three-point percentage. Memphis is ninth in the NBA in three-pointers made per game and fifth in three-pointers attempted per game. The Grizzlies are holding opponents to 113.2 PPG and rank sixth in opponents' field goals per game. The Grizzlies are 29th in offensive rating and sixth in defensive rating.

Thursday's Top Plays

Nick Parsons - 9-3 NBA Run - Snag His Northwest Total of the Year For Just $45 -

Scott Steehn - 6-1 NBA Run - Grab Scott's NBA Total Of The Week For just $29 -

David Hess - 9-3 NBA Best Bet Run - Get David's NBA Totals destroyer for Just $29 -

MIT Simulator - 12-2 CBB Run - Grab Their CBB No Sweat Best bet For Just $29 -

Tom Macrina - 11-1 NHL Run - Snatch Up Tom's NHL Best bet For Just $29 -

Best Bets

The Clippers have been one of the best offensive teams in the NBA over the last couple of weeks. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have been dominant and James Harden is playing the point guard position perfectly. The Clippers have stepped their defense up and even held the Grizzlies to 106 points when they were at full strength. The Grizzlies will be missing a lot of offensive and defensive pieces in this game and could be without another if Jaren Jackson Jr. is not able to play. The Grizzlies will not have enough offensive firepower to contend with this tough Clippers team and they will be without some of their key defensive players. The Clippers will be able to put up a lot of points but all signs are pointing to this game being a blowout. The Clippers are 24th in the NBA in pace and while Memphis is playing at a faster pace this season they will look to slow things down in this game. With the Grizzlies' injury problems, they will not be able to score enough points to keep this game close and will struggle to defend this star-studded Clippers team. Take the under.