Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
Looking to win big? The Grizzlies and Lakers face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Lakers are hosting the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points, and the Lakers are favored to win at home vs. the Grizzlies. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Lakers – Memphis Grizzlies odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Grizzlies and Lakers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Lakers have the leg up at 2-1. The Lakers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 221 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across their ten previous road games, Memphis has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 110 points per game.
- In their last three home games, Los Angeles has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 119. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Heading into today’s game against the Lakers, the Grizzlies are 11-23 and have dropped two straight games as the underdog. Memphis will be looking to snap both their straight-up and ATS losing streaks today as they are 4.5-point underdogs.
When looking at the Western Conference standings, the Grizzlies are currently 13th and sit 4th in the Southwest Division. On the road, Memphis has gone 8-10 for the season.
So far, the Grizzlies have been the underdog in 21 of their 34 games and have gone 8-13 ATS in those games. Their average scoring margin as the underdog this season is -10.7 points.
Their over/under record in previous games with lower over/under lines than 227.5 is 9-13-1 coming into today’s game. This season, the Grizzlies have an average OU record of 224.6 and have combined with their opponents to average 220.3 points per game.
In their last game vs. the Raptors, the Grizzlies scored a total of 111 points. They shot 42.6% from the field and made 15 three-pointers. Ja Morant was the leading scorer vs. the Raptors with 28 points, followed by Jaren Jackson Jr. with 24 points.
At present, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 13th, allowing 113.4 points per game. Memphis’ defense is currently forcing 13.7 turnovers per game, which is 22nd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 3rd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.4 rejections per game.
With an overall record of 17-18, the Lakers will look to snap a few streaks today as they have dropped three straight games, both straight up and against the spread. Los Angeles is currently 10th in the West and 4th in the Pacific Division.
When playing at home, the Lakers have been the betting favorite all season long and have an average scoring margin of +6.8 points per contest at home. Their average spread at home is -4.5 points, and their ATS record for the season is 7-9 at home.
Los Angeles’ over/under record for the season is sitting just above .500 at 18-17. So far, 19 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 227.5. The Lakers have gone 6-9 in these games, and the under has come through in their last two games with lower OU lines.
Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Lakers are 13-11 for the season compared to 4-7 in non-conference matchups. Los Angeles has also dropped each of their last two games on a spread of -4.5.
The Lakers are coming off a game where they scored below their season average of 113.7 points per game. They shot 42.2% from the field and finished with 96 points in a loss to the Heat. Anthony Davis leads the team in scoring with 25.2 points per game, while LeBron James is averaging 25 points per game this season.
Los Angeles’ defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 114.6 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Lakers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.8% while allowing 37.8% from downtown.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Lakers winning the game with a predicted score of 113-107.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -4.5
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Ankle – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- D’Angelo Russell – Tailbone – Doubtful
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Rui Hachimura – Calf – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Hamstring – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Foot – Questionable
