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2021 NBA Handicapping
(17-18) Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies (21-14)
Date: Wednesday, December 29th
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
NBA Moneyline Odds: Lakers +156 | Grizzlies -167 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Grizzlies -4.5
NBA Betting Total: 225.5
Wednesday, December 29th finds the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Memphis Grizzlies for the third time this season. The teams split the prior two matches with the Lakers winning 121-118 on October 24th and the Grizzlies taking the December 9th match 108-95.
The final game between the clubs will be played in LA on January 9th.
The Lakers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 132-123 win versus the Rockets on Tuesday. The Grizzlies played a back-to-back set on Sunday/Monday versus the Kings (127-102) and Suns (114-113) having won both matches.
Last season, the teams played on three occasions with the Lakers sweeping the regular-season series. The Lakers hold the all-time record having bested the Grizzlies in 61 of their 97 matches
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are far from back on track but ending the losing streak was the first item on the new checklist. That accomplishment came about with LeBron James starting at center while both he and Russell Westbrook registered triple-doubles.
LA has used James at center before but not for the entire game and not with either Dwight Howard or DeAndre Jordan playing even in a reserve role. And even with big nights from the two stars, the Lakers didn’t fully take control of the game until the final frame.
James delivered 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists while Westbrook had 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Malik Monk scored 25 points while Carmelo Anthony chipped in 24 points off the bench and Avery Bradley scored 14 as the other double-figure contributor.
Frank Vogel, Rajon Rondo, Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, and Austin Reaves are all in protocols with the latter three questionable for Wednesday.
Wayne Ellington (illness) is questionable while Anthony Davis (MCL sprain) is out at least a month and Kendrick Nunn (knee) is out indefinitely.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies accomplished something the Suns have only done twice in 33 games – – by serving them consecutive losses. That it came in such dramatic fashion on the final shot made it all the sweeter for Memphis.
Ja Morant scored 33 points but the most important was the lay-up that negated a 3-pointer moments earlier by Phoenix. He also contributed four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Desmond Bane offered a career-best 32 points including six 3-pointers. The unsung Grizzlies hero was Steven Adams who delivered a double-double of 13 points and 16 rebounds (9 OR).
Five Grizzlies remain in protocols in various stages of return – – Dillon Brooks, De’Anthony Melton, Jarrett Culver are downgraded to out Wednesday, John Konchar is out while Yves Pons is upgraded to probable.
Zaire Williams (ankle) and Santi Aldama (calf) were downgraded to out also. Sam Merrill (ankle) is out indefinitely.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The Grizzlies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of the Lakers’ last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’ last 6 games at home.
Free Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Prediction:
Even shorthanded the Grizzlies present a major issue for the Lakers who’ll need to be sharp on the glass and handling the ball. Memphis ranks second in total rebounds (47.3), and is first in both offensive boards (13.0) and steals (10.4).
Their athleticism, speed, and length could equate to this game getting out of hand quickly if the Lakers aren’t in lock-down defensive mode right from the tip.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Grizzlies -4.5
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