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Clippers vs. Grizzlies prediction: Why Clippers are favored to win Friday's NBA matchup [12/5/2025]

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Los Angeles Clippers-Memphis Grizzlies Predictions and Game Preview.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA prediction for Friday, December 5, 2025.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers will meet in NBA action at FedExForum on Friday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Clippers as the most likely winner of the Clippers vs. Grizzlies game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Grizzlies lineup will feature players like Jaren Jackson, Cedric Coward and Zach Edey, while the Clippers will rely on James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac.

This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Clippers vs. Grizzlies prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NBA game between the Clippers and Grizzlies 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Clippers a 58% chance of beating the Grizzlies. Our predicted final score has the Clippers winning 113-110.

According to our model, the Clippers (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 222.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.

 

Clippers vs. Grizzlies odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Clippers Grizzlies
Spread -2.5 (-105) +2.5 (-115)
Moneyline -124 +114
Total o222.5 (-114) u222.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Clippers vs. Grizzlies picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type Pick Bet Now
Spread Clippers -2.5 -105
Moneyline Clippers -124
Total Over 222.5 -114

According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Clippers to win.

 

Clippers vs. Grizzlies player props

NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on Friday's Clippers vs. Grizzlies game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at FedExForum.

James Harden is expected to lead the Clippers with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Jaren Jackson is projected to have 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists for the Grizzlies.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Clippers prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Clippers are:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
James Harden 26 6 9 4 54
Kawhi Leonard 23 5 3 2 41
Ivica Zubac 16 12 4 0 41
John Collins 15 6 1 1 30
Kris Dunn 9 3 3 2 22

Grizzlies prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Grizzlies:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
Jaren Jackson 20 5 2 2 36
Cedric Coward 13 6 3 2 28
Zach Edey 13 12 2 0 35
Jaylen Wells 12 4 2 2 22
Santi Aldama 11 5 3 1 25

Clippers vs. Grizzlies game-day updates and essential details

Friday's game between the Grizzlies and Clippers at FedExForum is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

 

Conclusion

We predict the Clippers, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Grizzlies on Friday, with James Harden projected for a game-high 54 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Clippers vs. Grizzlies insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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