Memphis Grizzlies (18-8) vs. LA Lakers (13-12)
December 15, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers +3.5; Over/Under: +224
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The Los Angeles Lakers pay a visit to the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on Sunday night. Here’s a LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing it tough as they’ve lost eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 97-87 road defeat on Friday. Anthony Davis led the team with 23 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, Austin Reaves added 18 points with five assists while Max Christie chipped in with 15 points but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Lakers shot just 38 percent from the field and 10 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace from the start and fell behind going into halftime and they didn’t put up much of a fight in the second half where they scored just 43 points. D’Angelo Russell had a night to forget as he scored just five points on two of 10 shooting.
Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been on fire as they’ve won 10 of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current four-game win streak after blowing past the Nets in a 135-119 home win on Friday. Ja Morant led the team with 28 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, Desmond Bane added 21 points with eight assists while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 20 points, seven rebounds and five steals. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 52 percent from the field and 17 of 36 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 39 points in the first quarter to take a 13-point lead into halftime and they just maintained that margin throughout to improve to 12-3 at home this season.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
- The favorites have won each of the Lakers’ last nine games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Lakers could again be shorthanded with LeBron James currently listed as questionable, while the Grizzlies are keeping eyes on Marcus Smart and Zach Edey who are both questionable also. The Lakers are too good a team to be stuck in a rut as they have been, but I don’t think they’re bounce back will come against this surging Grizzlies team who are just stomping teams at the moment. The Lakers are capable of pulling off the upset at home, but with the line so short, I have to stick with the more reliable Grizzlies to get the win and cover.
