NBA Picks: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Clippers are 9-4 against the spread in their last 13 games on zero days of rest, which is important to consider when making your NBA picks Thursday as they prepare to take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum.

Sports bettors will find that the Clippers are 1.5-point road underdogs in the pro basketball odds, with the betting total sitting at 195 in the market.

Let's take a closer look at this Western Conference matchup from a betting perspective, while offering up a prediction along the way.

Gambling stats via SBR Forum

Los Angeles Clippers

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The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 102.1 points per game, and they're attempting to bounce back from a 107-97 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks as 2.5-point road favorites Wednesday.

NBA handicappers will find that the Clippers are 8-3 straight up and against the spread when facing a team with a winning record during the 2013-14 season.

Memphis Grizzlies

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The Memphis Grizzlies have alternated wins and losses over their last four games, and they come off a 110-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns as 2.5-point home favorites Tuesday.

Over the last two-plus seasons, the Grizzlies are 47-44-3 against the spread when playing in front of their fans, with the under going 52-41-1 in that situation.

Prediction

I'm going to recommend that readers back the Los Angeles Clippers, as they've covered the number in 16 of their last 25 opportunities when trying to gain revenge from a home loss.

NBA Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +1.5

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