Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Matchup

Read our Grizzlies vs Lakers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Los Angeles. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Grizzlies have a 18-8 so far this season.
  • Defensively, Memphis are giving up 113.6 points per game.
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 135-119 win vs. the Lakers.
  • The Lakers come in at 13-12.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (16th).
  • The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction

At 9:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 4 points and have a moneyline of -176. Memphis is 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 18-8 and has won 4 straight games. The Lakers are 10th in the West with a record of 13-12.

This Western Conference matchup can be seen on SN-LA. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 232.5 points.

Grizzlies vs. Lakers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers
  • Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 15th
  • Betting Odds MEM -4, MEM -176 | LAL +150 O/U 232.5

Grizzlies Preview: Can The Grizzlies Secure a Road Victory?

The Grizzlies improved to 18-8 this season with a 135-119 win over the Nets on Friday. Playing at home, Memphis was favored by 10 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 254 points went well over the pre-game line of 227.5.

Memphis took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 30-20. The Nets made a push with an 11-0 run, but the Grizzlies responded and entered the 4th quarter up 107-95, holding the Nets to 24 points in the final period.

The Grizzlies shot 52.5% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 47.2% clip in their win over the Nets, scoring 135 points. Ja Morant led the way with 28 points and 10 assists, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Desmond Bane added 21 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama each contributed 20 points. Aldama scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, and Morant added 16 in the 2nd.

Despite giving up 119 points, the Grizzlies' defense tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 24 points, respectively, to secure the win over the Nets. Memphis sent Brooklyn to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15 shots.

The Grizzlies struggled to contain the Nets from deep, allowing 20 threes on 37% shooting. They also gave up 8 offensive rebounds. Defensively, Memphis recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Lakers Preview: Will the Lakers Come Through as Home Underdogs?

With a 135-119 home win over the Nets on Friday, the Grizzlies improved to 18-8 for the season. Memphis entered the game as 10-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total score of 254 points went well over the 227.5-point line.

Memphis took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 30-20. The Nets made an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 74-63 to 85-63, but the Grizzlies responded, heading into the 4th quarter with a 107-95 lead and outscoring the Nets 28-24 in the final period.

In their 97-87 loss to the Timberwolves, the Lakers struggled offensively, shooting just 38.4% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They made 10 threes in the game, with Austin Reaves hitting 4 of them at a 50% clip.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Reaves added 18 points, including 6 in the 4th quarter, while Max Christie contributed 15 points, shooting 55.6% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Lakers couldn’t pull off the win against the Timberwolves, allowing 97 points on 40% shooting. They gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 18. In the 4th, they held Minnesota to 20 points.

From beyond the arc, the Lakers held the Timberwolves to 28% shooting, with just 9 threes made. Los Angeles also recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 123 points per game.
  • Across their three previous home games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 104 points per game.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction

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