The LA Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lakers vs Grizzlies prediction.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers recently beat the Wizards and Cavaliers, while losing to the Timberwolves and Warriors. The LA Lakers are averaging 117.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.5 points and 12.6 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies recently lost to the 76ers, Spurs and Cavaliers. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 105.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Desmond Bane is averaging 23.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.5 points and 2.3 assists. GG Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Lamar Stevens is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Facts
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 14 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Grizzlies’ last six games.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Each of the Lakers’ last six road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Lakers vs Grizzlies prediction
The Lakers should win this game comfortably for obvious reasons, and there’s motivation to show up as they’re fighting to get out of the 10th seed in the west. However, the Lakers are 37-43 ATS on the season and LeBron is dealing with an ankle injury and remains questionable. The Grizzlies continue to play hard despite the roster limitations, and they’ve covered 4 of their last 6 games. The Grizzlies have 39 covers on the season. This is a ton of points, and the Lakers should be focused on winning and getting out, not putting up style points. Give me the points with the Grizzlies.