LA Lakers (4-3) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (4-4)
November 6, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The LA Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies meet Wednesday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Raptors, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Raptors and 76ers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 116.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 32.6 points and 11.6 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 21.9 points and 6.9 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the 76ers, lost to the Nets, and they play the Wizards and Trail Blazers next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 117.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 20.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 19.5 points and 0.8 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood, while Anthony Davis is questionable and Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell are probable. The Grizzlies will be without Luke Kennard, GG Jackson II, Vince Williams Jr., Cam Spencer, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, and John Konchar.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 16 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have won each of the Grizzlies’ last six games.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Ja Morant ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (12.3) this season.
- Zach Edey ranks 5th in the league for second-chance points (32) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- LeBron James ranks T1st in the league for fast break points (39) this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 2nd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (57.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (71.6%).
- The Grizzlies rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (75.0%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.8%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.4).
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction
I’d love to know the status of AD before locking in anything, but I still have to lean Lakers. The Lakers are the healthier team regardless, and they should be eager to bounce back from an ugly loss to the Pistons. The Memphis Grizzlies have been able to hover around a .500 record, but a laundry list of injuries has to be taking a toll on the guys who are playing. The value is with the Lakers and the free bucket. I’ll take it.
