Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Summer League Game (Memphis Bounces Back Inside Cox Pavilion)

The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Wednesday with an intriguing matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies at Cox Pavilion.

Clippers vs Grizzlies Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Cox Pavilion -- Las Vegas, NV
• Coverage: NBA TV

Two teams trying to go above the .500 mark meet in action on Wednesday. The Clippers are fresh off an 80-70 win over the Sacramento Kings where Jordan Bowden scored 18 points off the bench, while Memphis suffered a 100-77 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers as it failed to get defensive stops.

Clippers vs Grizzlies Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: LAC: (+128) | MEM: (-158)
• Spread: LAC: +3.5 (-110) | MEM: -3.5 (-110)
• Total: 177.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)

The Grizzlies enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 3:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 177.5 points with the Over favored at -115 odds.

Clippers vs Grizzlies Betting Trends

• The Clippers have posted a 1-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
• Memphis has posted a 1-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
• The Clippers have never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
• Memphis has won the NBA Summer League once before in 2019.

Clippers vs Grizzlies Prediction & Pick

The Clippers are being led by 28-year-old Xavier Moon so far in the Summer League as he has tallied 44 points (16-of-26 shooting). It's an interesting tidbit, but one that goes to show the lack of young talent on the roster. Keep in mind that only three players on the team were drafted by LA's front office.

The Grizzlies' roster is a different story. The team has gotten steady contributions from David Roddy, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Jake LaRavia as each player looks to earn a bench role in the NBA. They are each averaging double-digit points across five total Summer League contests (3-2 record).

I'll back Memphis to come out on top as its scoring has been more reliably spread out on the team.

Final Score Prediction: Clippers: 85 | Grizzlies: 94

Clippers vs Grizzlies Best Bet

Sticking with the Grizzlies to cover as a 3.5-point favorite is the best way to go. The Clippers gave up 105 points in their opening loss and then earned a win thanks to shooting woes from their opponent. Neither game inspired much confidence in the team's depth overall. Memphis' players have been on the court for five games together now, so look for that experience to help them gain an advantage.

Bet: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5 (-110)

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