Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Lakers (-183) are favored by 4 points (-110) over the Grizzlies (+150) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 221.
Los Angeles (40-32) comes in as winners of four straight games and currently sits 9th in the Western Conference. Memphis (24-48) is 13th in the West and has the 4th worst record in the NBA.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Lakers and Grizzlies did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Lakers have a record of 2-1. The Lakers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 230 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 118 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Lakers struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 41-31-0, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have seen 235.6 points scored, compared to today’s O/U line of 221.
Los Angeles is 26-13 as the favorite this season and has been favored in 39 of their 72 games. As the favorite, they have gone 16-23 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +3.8 points per game.
The Lakers are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 40-32. In their last game, they beat the Bucks by a score of 128-124. The Lakers were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, the Lakers are 33-39 against the spread, including a 14-19 ATS record on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two games and have an ATS record of 16-23 as the favorite.
In the Western Conference, the Lakers are 4th in the Pacific Division. On the road, they have a record of 13-20, and they are favored by 4 points today. In non-conference games, the Lakers are 16-9 and 24-23 against Western Conference opponents.
So far this season, the Lakers have been one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, ranking 8th in scoring at 117.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 3rd in the league at 49%. However, they are just 23rd in three-pointers made per game.
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 3rd in the NBA at 101.1 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 8th in the league at 56%.
On the road, the Lakers are averaging 116.3 points per game compared to 119.1 at home. In terms of free throws, they are 5th in the NBA at 18.9 made per game.
Coming into the game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 117.7 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 58.3% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.4% from downtown.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Nuggets by a score of 128-103. Memphis was a 12.5-point underdog in that game, and the O/U line was 214.5 points.
For the season, Memphis has an ATS record of 35-37, including a 21-16 record on the road and 14-21 at home. As the underdog, they are 30-26 vs. the spread, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last six games as the favorite.
This season, the Grizzlies have an O/U record of 34-37-1, and their games have averaged 218.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 221 points, which is close to their season average of 221.3.
Memphis is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-48. Against the West, they are 14-33 and 8-7 against their division. At home, the Grizzlies are 8-27, and they are 16-21 on the road.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have been the underdog in 56 of their 72 games. As the underdog, they are 18-38 straight-up and 30-26 vs. the spread. Today, they are 4-point underdogs vs. the Lakers.
Heading into their matchup with the Lakers, the Grizzlies are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, ranking 30th in scoring at just 105.9 points per game. At home, Memphis is averaging 103.3 points per game.
Despite their low scoring numbers, the Grizzlies have been one of the more efficient three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 10th in made threes per game. However, they are just 29th in two-point field goal percentage.
On the season, Memphis has scored below the NBA scoring average in 79.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
So far, the Grizzlies’ defense is ranked 11th in the league at 112.8 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.1% while allowing 37.8% from downtown.
Our projections indicate that the Lakers should come out top with a projected score of 114-101.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Personal – Out
- Yuta Watanabe – Personal – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Questionable
- John Konchar – Heel – Doubtful
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Doubtful
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
- Colin Castleton – Wrist – Out
