Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-1245) will be in Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (+745). The Lakers (45-35) are currently 10th in the Western Conference and have lost two straight games. The Grizzlies (27-53) are 13th in the West and have dropped three in a row.
The over/under line for this matchup is 226.5 points. The Lakers are favored by 15.5 points and this game will be televised on NBA TV.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Grizzlies, the Lakers have put together a record of 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Lakers and Grizzlies, the Lakers hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3.
- In their last three road games, Los Angeles has averaged 123 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 104 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Memphis has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- The last ten games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Today, the Lakers are favored by 15.5 points against the Grizzlies. This season, the Lakers have been favored in 55% of their games and have won eight straight games as the favorite. Their record as the favorite is 31-13.
In the Western Conference, the Lakers are currently in 10th place with a record of 45-35. In the Pacific Division, they are in 5th place. On the road, the Lakers have a record of 17-21, and they have won three straight games on the road.
Against the spread, the Lakers have gone 37-43 this season, including a record of 17-21 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games on the road and have an average scoring differential of -4.1 points per game on the road.
In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Warriors by a score of 134-120. The O/U line for that game was 235 points, and the Lakers were 2-point underdogs. This loss dropped their record to 46-34 on the over/under for the season.
Heading into their matchup with the Grizzlies, the Lakers are 7th in the NBA in scoring at 117.9 points per game. Interestingly, their scoring has been higher on the road (116.7) compared to at home (119.0).
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 3rd in the league at 101.2 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, they are 3rd in field goal percentage (49%) and 7th in true shooting percentage.
While the Lakers are 5th in two-point field goal percentage (56%), they are just 28th in three-point attempts. Overall, they are 8th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
The Lakers’ defense is presently ranked 23rd in the league, allowing an average of 117.5 points per contest. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 13.3 turnovers per game, which is 21st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 11th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 20-43 this season and have lost three straight games as the underdog. In those games, they have an average scoring differential of -8.4 points per game.
Memphis’ ATS record as the underdog is 33-30, with a 24-17 ATS record on the road compared to 15-24 at home. Coming into today’s game, they are 15.5-point underdogs.
The Grizzlies’ O/U record for the season is 36-43-1, and the under has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have finished with 218.1 points, which is lower than today’s line of 226.5.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 110-98. Memphis covered the spread as 19-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 213.5.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 27-53 this season, which puts them 13th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-35 and 8-8 in their division.
Heading into their matchup with the Lakers, the Grizzlies are averaging 105.6 points per game, which is the lowest mark in the NBA. At home, they are scoring just 103.4 points per game.
Memphis’ offensive struggles are reflected in their field goal percentage, as they are shooting just 43% from the field this season, which is the worst mark in the league. In terms of pace, the Grizzlies are 16th in the NBA at 97.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 12th in the league in made threes at 13.1 per game. However, they are shooting just 34% from beyond the arc, which is the worst mark in the NBA.
Currently, the Grizzlies’ defense holds the 11th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Grizzlies are forcing 14.2 per game, which is 26th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 4th in blocked shots at 6.2 per game.
Coming in as 15.5 point favorites, our projections have the Lakers picking up a 117-109 win.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Grizzlies (+15.5)
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Low Back – Out
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Luke Kennard – Knee – Out
- Jaren Jackson Jr. – Quad – Out
- Yuta Watanabe – Personal – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Hand – Out
- John Konchar – Heel – Out
- Desmond Bane – Back – Out
- Lamar Stevens – Adductor – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hip – Out
- Santi Aldama – Right Foot – Out
- Vince Williams Jr. – Knee – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Eye – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
