The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles do battle once again at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Grizzlies Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have cooled off lately as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be looking to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting beaten by the Lakers in a 128-121 road defeat on Friday. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 25 points on 12 of 15 shooting, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 20 points off the bench while Ja Morant chipped in with 16 points and 11 assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 48 percent from the field and 14 of 42 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the third quarter to overcome an early 15-point deficit. Only to let themselves down in the fourth quarter where they allowed the Lakers to go on a pivotal 12-2 run to pull away in the end.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled a bit lately as they’ve dropped four of their past six games overall, but they will be feeling much better after they took down the Grizzlies in a 128-121 home win on Friday. Luka Doncic led the way with 34 points, six rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James tallied 31 points with nine rebounds and six assists while Jake LaRavia chipped in with 21 points and nine rebounds on eight of 12 shooting. As a team, the Lakers shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 39 points in the first quarter to take a 15-point lead. However, they really had to battle in the fourth quarter after the Grizzlies rallied to reclaim the lead.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 11 road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Lakers’ last five games.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last six games as home favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Doncic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (33.6) this season.
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (70.3%) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
- Cedric Coward ranks 7th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (6.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (68.8%).
- Eight different Grizzlies players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Grizzlies rank T3rd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (22.4).
Lakers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing John Konchar, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke and Vince Williams Jr with Santi Aldama and Ja Morant both listed as questionable, while the Lakers have ruled out Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves once again. The Grizzlies were able to hang with the Lakers on Friday despite all the injuries they’ve had to deal with, but things could get tougher for them if Morant and Aldama are unable to suit up for this one. The Lakers were good enough to get the win behind big games from Doncic and James, and I think that will be too much for the severely depleted Grizzlies to overcome once again.