Free NBA Prediction: Memphis vs. Lakers Odds
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NBA Handicapping Analysis:
(11-23) Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers (17-18)
Date: Friday, January 5th
Time: 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
NBA ATS Betting Lines: Memphis +4.5 | Lakers -4.5 (Bet Now!)
Moneyline Odds: Lakers +161 | Memphis -196
NBA Total: O/U 227.5
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The Grizzlies and Lakers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Lakers will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 227.5 points, and the Lakers are favored to win at home against the Grizzlies.
Since their In-Season Tournament run, the Lakers have faced a daunting stretch.
Their discouraging defeat at home to the Heat, has pushed them below the .500 mark. They find themselves stuck in a slump, with 8 losses in their last 10.
Coach Ham attributes these struggles to injuries, but is that genuinely the core issue? Time is running thin for a turnaround.
On the flip side, the Grizzlies kicked off the season impressively with four consecutive wins with Ja Morant leading the charge, but that momentum is fading.
Following a recent home loss to the Raptors, they’ve now stumbled in 3 of their last 4. The Grizzlies also really face a challenging schedule ahead.
Their last matchup was 11/14/23, a 134-107 Lakers win. The total went OVER 225.5, and the Lakers covered the -6.5.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers ATS
For this season, Memphis has an ATS record of 13-21, along with an ongoing five game losing streak against the spread. The Grizzlies have been unable to cover the spread in their last three games as favorites, and they hold a 8-13 record against the spread when playing as underdogs.
Los Angeles’ ATS record sits below .500 (15-20).
As the favorite this season, Los Angeles is 9-12 vs. the spread while going 6-8 as the underdog.
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Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will face the Lakers bringing in an overall record of 11-23 and a 1-2 record over their previous three games. Away from their home court, the Grizzlies have a 8-10 record this season, in contrast to their 3-13 record at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Grizzlies are 13-20-1 so far this season. Their games feature an average over/under line of 224.6, and they hold a -4.3 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Stats
In their most recent game vs. the Raptors, the Grizzlies put up 111 points and shot 42.6% from the field. They also made 15 three-pointers.
Over their last three games, the Grizzlies have an effective field goal percentage of 49.6%, which is slightly lower than their season-long EFG of 50% (29th). In their five most recent games, the Grizzlies are shooting 33.4% from three, which is good for 6th in the league.
This season, the Grizzlies’ defense is the 13th ranked defense in the NBA at 13th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 55.9% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 13.7 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league.
They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.4 blocked shots each game.
Los Angeles Lakers
So far this season, the Lakers have a record of just 17-18, as they look to pick up a win over the Grizzlies. Throughout their 35 games, the Lakers have posted a 13-11 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 4-7 in non-conference matchups.
The Lakers have seen over half of their games surpassing the over/under lines, resulting in an over/under record of 18-17-0.
They have an average over/under line of 229.3 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is -1.
Los Angeles Lakers Stats
In their matchup with the Heat, the Lakers struggled to score the ball compared to their season average of 113.7 PPG. They finished with 96 points and shot 42.2% from the field. Anthony Davis is the team’s leading scorer at 25.2 PPG.
LeBron James is also a key contributor, averaging 25 PPG heading into the game.
At this time, the Lakers’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 114.6 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Lakers are causing 13.6 turnovers per game, ranking 21st in the league.
They also enter the matchup ranked 10th in rejections, averaging 5.6 blocked shots each game.
NBA Stats
| Stat | MEM | LAL |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 106.9 (30th) | 113.7 (19th) |
| FG % | 43% (30th) | 48% (8th) |
| 3 Point FG% | 33% (30th) | 35% (26th) |
| Pace | 99.4 (13th) | 100.5 (7th) |
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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Grizzlies are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Grizzlies are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Lakers have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Grizzlies’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Lakers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NBA Basketball Betting – 4* Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Free Pick: Los Angeles -4.5
The Grizzlies are currently facing a challenging stretch, with a 1-4 SU record in their last 5 games. They’ve struggled against LA specifically, going 1-4 ATS and 1-4 SU in their last 5 matchups.
Additionally, when playing on the road against the Lakers, the Grizz have been unable to cover the spread, with a 0-6 ATS record.
The Lakers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 113-107. But we also favor them to cover the spread.
Our bet is on the Lakers at -4.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 227.5 and our model has the Grizzlies and Lakers finishing with a combined 220 points.
Our pick is to take the under.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis’ last 5 games and UNDER in 8 of their last 8 games played in January. For LA, the total has gone UNDER in 14 of their last 20 against Memphis, and the total has gone UNDER in 10 of the Lakers’ last 12 home games.
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