LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Prediction for Saturday, March 7, 2026
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The Western Conference continues with some top tier matchups on Saturday, March 7. Read our Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Clippers are 30-31 overall this year. They are in ninth-place in the West, as they are 6.5 games ahead of Memphis for a play-in spot. The Grizzlies are 23-28 and they are six games out of a play-in spot. But, Memphis has lost nine of their last 12 games as they continue to slip down the standings. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 8 P.M. EST.
Clippers collapse late in the fourth quarter to San Antonio
Los Angeles is 30-31 overall this season. The Clippers are in ninth-place in the Western Conference. They are 6.5 games back of the Lakers for sixth-place in the league. The Clippers are seven games ahead of 11th place Memphis. The Clippers have won three of their last four games.
In their last game, the Clippers lost 116-112 to the Spurs on the road on Friday, March 6. Los Angeles led by as much as 25 points, but the Spurs made a huge comeback in the fourth quarter to secure the win. The Spurs scored the final five points in the game, too. The Clippers shot 49% from the field and 36% from behind the 3-point line. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 30 points on 10-for-20 shooting and nine rebounds.
Leonard leads the team with 27.8 points and 6.4 rebounds. Darius Garland leads the team with 5.0 assists, too.
The Clippers are the 11th-ranked offensive efficient team. They also rank 18th in defensive efficiency and they are the 18th ranked rebounding team.
The Clippers are averaging 112.4 points per game, which ranks 24th in the league. They are the fifth ranked shooting team, making 48.1% from the field. Los Angeles is the 11th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 36.1% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Clippers are allowing 112.1 points per game, placing them ninth-overall. They are the 10th ranked defensive teams allowing 46.4% from the field. The Clippers are allowing 36.6% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 23rd.
The Clippers are 34-28 against the spread this season. They are 6-5 against the spread with no rest. They are 5-6 against the spread as a road favorite. The Clippers are 19-14 against the spread on the road. The total is 31-31 this season. The under is 17-14 when playing after a loss. The under is 7-4 with zero days of rest.
Grizzlies struggling, outside play-in round
Memphis is 23-38 overall this season. The Grizzlies are in 11th place as they are six games back of 10th place Portland. The Grizzlies are 11-18 when they have played at home. They have lost nine of their last 12 games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, Memphis lost 122-114 to Portland at home on Wednesday, March 4. The Grizzlies never led in the final 18 minutes of the game. Memphis shot 45% from the field and 44% from behind the 3-point line. Jaylen Wells led the team with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
Jaren Jackson Jr. leads the team with 19.2 points per game. Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.7 rebounds while Cam Spencer has a team-high 5.5 assists per game.
Memphis is the 24th ranked offensive efficient team in the league. The Grizzlies are the 19th ranked defensive efficient team and they are the 20th-ranked rebounding roster, too.
Memphis is averaging 115.6 points per game, which ranks 14th in the league. They are the 22nd ranked shooting team, making 46.1% from the field. The Grizzlies are making 35.5% from behind the arc, which ranks 17th.
On defense, Memphis is allowing 117.8 points per game, which ranks 23rd. They are the 18th-ranked defensive team allowing 47.2% from the field. The Grizzlies also rank 16th in 3-point defense, allowing 36% from behind the arc.
Memphis is 29-32 overall this season. The Grizzlies are 12-17 against the spread as a home team. They are 5-10 against the spread as a home underdog. The under is 32-29 when Memphis has played this season. The over is 6-5 when they have had two-days of rest this season. The under is 21-16 when they have played after a loss. The over is 8-7 when playing as a home favorite.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks
Clippers vs Grizzles Spread Pick
- Take the Clippers to cover (5 units)
The Clippers are just 5-6 against the spread as road favorites this season. But, they are playing some of their best basketball of the season with Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland making serious strides together. The Grizzlies are falling behind and do not looking they are going to push for a play-in round after losing poorly to Portland earlier in the week. The Grizzlies are 5-10 against the spread as a home underdog. The Clippers have won three of their last four games and are in great form thanks to their 11th ranked offense.
Take the Clippers to cover.
Clippers vs Grizzles Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
The Clippers continue to be one of the slowest teams in the league. Los Angeles ranks fourth-slowest in pace. They are also coming off of a back-to-back, so they won’t be pushing the pace anyways in this outing. The Grizzlies are also the 24th ranked offense this year. Offense will not be the star of the show. For Memphis, the under is 21-16 when they have played after a loss. The under is 7-4 with zero days of rest for the Clippers.
Take the under on Saturday.
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