Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Grizzlies versus the Lakers? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SN-LA. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 224.5 points, with the Lakers being the favored team playing at home against the Grizzlies. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Lakers – Memphis Grizzlies odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Lakers and Grizzlies have gone in favor of the Lakers, putting together a record of 6-4. It is worth noting that even though the Lakers have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in the three most recent matchups vs. the Grizzlies, they are just 1-2 the last three times they hosted the Grizzlies.
- Through their last five road games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
Today, the Grizzlies are entering the action with an overall record of 2-8 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. At the moment, the team holds 15th place in the Western Conference and 5th place in the Southwest division.
Memphis arrives with an ATS record of 3-7 for the season up to this point. This season, Memphis has a 1-5 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 2-2 when playing as underdogs.
The over/under record for the Grizzlies stands at 4-6-0 so far this season. Their games feature an average over/under line of 223.5, and they hold a -0.8 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
The Grizzlies offense is coming off a game in which they scored 105 points vs. the Clippers. Overall their field goal percentage was 42% while connecting on 13 threes. Coming into the game, the Grizzlies offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 33%. On average, they get up 40.7 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 14.9 made free-throws.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 18th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.1 points per game.
Memphis’ defense is currently forcing 14.9 turnovers per game, which is 21st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 4th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.5 rejections per game.
The Lakers are gearing up to face the Grizzlies, aiming to push their record above .500, given their current standing at 5-5. In road games, the Lakers have a 1-5 record this season, in contrast to their 4-0 record when playing at home.
Los Angeles’ ATS record is currently below .500 at 3-7 for the season. The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in three straight games as the favorite and are 2-2 vs. the spread as the underdog.
The Lakers come in with an over/under record of 4-6-0 for the current season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 226.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 225.3.
In their most recent game, the Lakers’ offense tallied 116 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 111 points per game. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Los Angeles’ offense, as they average just 28.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 47% while averaging 101.4 possessions per contest.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 115.9 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 53.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.4% of their three-point attempts.
Coming in as 5.5 point favorites, our projections have the Lakers picking up a 110-105 win.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+5.5)
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Hip – Probable
- LeBron James – Calf – Questionable
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Patella – Out
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Knee – Out
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Ja Morant – Suspension – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Xavier Tillman Sr. – Knee – Questionable
