Last Updated on April 25, 2013 8:05 pm by atswins
Clippers vs. Grizzlies Game 3 Pick
MEMPHIS, TN (ATS Consultants) – The Grizzlies will look to avoid falling behind three-games-to-zero when they host the Clippers tonight at 9:30PM ET in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs.
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ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Grizzlies as 4.5-point favorites over the Clippers, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 178.5 points. Memphis lost Game 1 112-91 as a 5.5-point underdog, and then fell in Game 2 93-91 as a 5.5-point dog.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Grizzlies opened as 4-point favorites over the Clippers but the spread has been bet up to 4.5 points at the majority of online and Vegas sports books. As for the total, it opened at 180.5 and has been bet down to 179 or 178.5 depending on what book you view.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Grizzlies. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Los Angeles. According to latest NBA trends, Clippers are: 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Memphis, 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings and 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games playing on 2 days rest. Memphis is: 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday game and Favorite is 1-4 ATS last 5 in series.
The Los Angeles Clippers (58-26 SU, 46-38 ATS, 47-37 O/U) are looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead with a win on the road. The Grizzlies (56-28 SU, 47-35-2 ATS, 33-50-1 O/U) need to win to stay alive in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. The Memphis Grizzlies have to win with their defense because they only average 93.3 points per game. When they traded away Rudy Gay to Toronto earlier in the season, they gave up on their only guy who could create his own shot. Even though Gay has his defensive issues, and the addition of Tayshaun Prince is a better defense, Memphis misses Gay’s ability to put up 20 points on any given night. Then there’s point guard Chris “not Cliff” Paul. Great players make big plays in the playoffs. The Clippers’ star guard flipped in a layup with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to gave the Clippers a 93-91 victory and a 2-0 lead in the series. Paul led the way for Los Angeles in Game 2 with 24 points, followed by Blake Griffin’s 21. Jamal Crawford was the only other Clipper in double figures with 15. When the game gets tight, you need a guard or small forward who can take over the game. Paul is the guy for the Clippers. The Clippers travel to FedEx Arena in Memphis to take on the Grizzlies at 9:30pmET (TNT).
2013 NBA PLAYOFFS GAME 3 FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS +4.5
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