Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers 3/31/19: Starting Lineups, Matchup Preview, Betting Odds
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers meet tonight at the Staples Center. The Grizzlies have had success hanging around and have been able to steal some games here and there. However, they have a 31-45 this season and won’t qualify for the playoffs
Meanwhile, the Clippers have been one of the league’s hottest teams winning nine of their last ten games at Staples. Last night they beat Cleveland 132-108 at home and are currently are the sixth seed in the Western Conference standings with a 46-31 record. They’re only a half-game behind Utah for the 5th seed and 1.5 games ahead of 7th seeded San Antonio.
With the regular season coming to a close, teams with nothing to play for most likely will let up as playoff contenders continue to press on the gas. That makes blowouts occur at a much higher rate and I wouldn’t be shocked if this game turns into that. The Clippers also face Houston on Wednesday, so it’s important they win the games they’re favored in against weaker competition.
TV Schedule
Date: 03/31/19
Time: 10:30 pm ET
Arena: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
Channel: FSSE, FSPT
Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineup
PG: Mike Conley
SG: Avery Bradley
SF: Justin Holiday
PF: Jaren Jackson Jr.
C: Jonas Valanciunas
Grizzlies Analysis
The Memphis Grizzlies will be looking for a victory here after splitting their last 10 games. This season they’re averaging 102.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 105.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Mike Conley is their leading scorer averaging 20.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 19.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Avery Bradley is the third double-digit scorer and Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 4.7 rebounds.
The Grizzlies are shooting 33.8 percent from three and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. Defensively, they’re allowing 36.2 percent from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game. The Memphis Grizzlies have lost four of their last five road games. Memphis has a pretty lengthy injury report with many players out.
Kyle Anderson (Out, shoulder), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out, thigh), Avery Bradley (Out, shin), C.J. Miles (Out, foot), Dillon Brooks (Out, toe), Joakim Noah (Out, knee).
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LA Clippers Starting Lineup
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG: Patrick Beverley
SF: Landry Shamet
PF: Danilo Gallinari
C: Ivica Zubac
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Clippers Analysis
The Los Angeles Clippers will be looking to keep the ball rolling after winning 12 of their last 14 games. On the season they’re averaging 114.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Lou Williams is their leading scorer averaging 20.3 points and 5.3 assists, while Danilo Gallinari is averaging 19.7 points and 6.1 rebounds. Montrezl Harrell is the third double-digit scorer and Landry Shamet is averaging 2.1 rebounds.
The Clippers are shooting 38.8 percent from three and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. Defensively, they’re allowing 34.2 percent from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
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Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
The Clippers are 9-point favorites to win tonight’s game at Staples Center. The Clippers is 24-13 at home and 33-8 as the favorite. The Kings are 11-26 on the road and 17-32 as the underdog.
The over/under is 221 points and the Rockets are -450 on the money line that has seen constant fluctuation.
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