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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction NBA Picks 12/15/24
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LA Lakers (13-12) vs Memphis Grizzlies (18-8)
December 15, 2024 at 09:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: LA Lakers +3.5 / Memphis Grizzlies -3.5 — Over/Under: 224
The Memphis Grizzlies and LA Lakers meet Sunday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Pick.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Nets and Wizards, and they play the Warriors, Hawks, and Clippers next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 122.7 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 22.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.8 points and 1.3 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.7 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Kings, Pistons, and Warriors next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 27.3 points and 11.2 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23 points and 8 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Grizzlies and Lakers has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Grizzlies’ last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction
The LA Lakers are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games, and they’re still down LeBron, which certainly doesn’t help matters. The Memphis Grizzlies have been winning all season, and they’re as healthy as they’ve been all season. The Grizzlies have not only won 9 of their last 10 games, but they’re 18-8 ATS on the season. The favorite has covered 7 of the last 10 games between the Grizzlies and Lakers. Two teams are heading in the wrong direction, and it feels like the wheels may be starting to fall off for the Lakers. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Grizzlies.
