Los Angeles Lakers (18-18) vs Memphis Grizzlies (11-23)
2024-01-05 22:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 -- Over/Under: 228.5
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The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers do battle at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last five games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after falling just short to the Raptors in a 116-111 loss on Wednesday. Ja Morant led the team with 28 points, eight rebounds and nine assists, Jaren Jackson Jr added 24 points while Desmond Bane chipped in with 22 points and eight assists. As a team, the Grizzlies shot just 42 percent from the field and 15 of 42 from the 3-point line, but they struggled to find their offense early and were always fighting an uphill battle after scoring just 19 points in the second quarter. In fact, the Grizzlies trailed in this one by as many as 20 points before they poured in 35 points in the fourth quarter to make it interesting at the end.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last eight night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last seven night games against the Lakers following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in a slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting routed by the Heat in a 110-96 loss on Wednesday. Anthony Davis led the team with 29 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and five blocks, Austin Reaves added 24 points with eight assists while LeBron James tallied 12 points with six rebounds and nine assists. As a team, the Lakers shot just 42 percent from the field and a miserly four of 30 from the 3-point line as they struggled right from the start and were always playing from behind after scoring just 18 points in the first quarter. The Lakers did their best to stay within striking distance until the fourth quarter where the Heat poured in 38 points.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Grizzlies and Lakers.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Grizzlies and Lakers.
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine night games at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction
The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Derrick Rose out and Vince Williams listed as questionable, while the Lakers are still missing D’Angelo Russell and Gabe Vincent. The Grizzlies have been in a rut lately, but nothing compared to the slump that the Lakers have been in. Both teams are dealing with injuries, but it’s the Lakers who have been the more disappointing team lately, so I’m going to lean towards the Grizzlies and the points in what should be a close one.
