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NBA betting action sees the Memphis Grizzlies taking on the L.A. Lakers November 26th at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Cappers Picks provides free NBA basketball handicapping tips all season long.
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Memphis Grizzlies (12-2) vs. L.A. Lakers (8-6)
Venue/ Stadium: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA
Time/Date: 10:30 PM November 26, 2014
NBA Odds
Point Spread: Grizzlies -6.5
Over/Under: 202
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On the season the Grizzlies are 8-6 ATS and they have an O/U record of 7-6-1 and the Lakers are 6-7-1 ATS and they have an Under record of 9-5.
This season the Lakers are 1-6 at home and the Grizzlies are 4-2 on the road.
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In their last games the Grizzlies beat the L.A. Clippers 107-91 and the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 101-94 in OT.
The Grizzlies won in the Staples Center against the Clippers in their last game and tonight are there again and betting favorites facing the Lakers.
The Griz are off to a hot start and while they have been a great defensive team in the last few seasons their offense is also legit this season.
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They rank 17th in the league in points per game, but still hang their hat on their D, which ranks 3rd in opponents points allowed.
One of the reasons the Grizzlies are scoring more is the emergence of Marc Gasol, who is known for his defense. He is averaging nearly 20 ppg on the season and has gone for at least 30 in each of his last 2 games. When Gasol has been on the court the Griz have taken 7 of their last 8 from the Lakers including winning at home earlier this season.
The newfound offense for the Griz has to be an issue for a Lakers’ team that ranks 30th in the league in opponent’s points allowed.
The Lakers have to play solid inside defense tonight against Gasol and Zach Randolph, who are 2 of the top 3 scorers and also are combining for nearly 20 board per game. That may be more difficult tonight if Carlos Boozer cannot go because of an injury. If he cannot Jordan Hill will need help to keep these guys dominating the glass.
You know Kobe Bryant will get his points, but the Lakers will need other guys like Hill and Nick Young to step up and help the Black Mamba out.
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The Memphis bench dominated the Lakers in the first meeting between these 2 teams in Memphis and their bench has averaged 38.1 ppg since that time.
NBA Betting Trends
* Memphis is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
* Memphis is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
* L.A. is 2-8-2 ATS in their last 12 home games.
* L.A. is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games against the Grizzlies.
* L.A. has an Over record of 9-4 in their last 13 games.
4* Cappers NBA Free Pick
I picked the Lakers to cover in Memphis and they did losing by 5 points and at home they will cover the 6.5-point spread.
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