Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Prediction

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In a matchup between this season’s biggest surprise and disappointment, the Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in the Grind city.

The Memphis Grizzlies (21-14) are currently fourth in the Western Conference which is way beyond even their expectations.

The Taylor Jenkins’ team is coming off a 114-113 road win against the Phoenix Suns.

Ja Morant made a layup with 0.5 seconds to seal the deal for the Grizzlies. The point guard finished with 33 points and 4 assists. Desmond Bane scored a career-high 32, hitting 6-of-11 from 3-point range, as the Grizzlies won for the second night in a row on the road.

The Grizzlies have gone 17-9 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is fifth in the league averaging 111.1 points and is shooting 45.2% from the field.

The Los Angeles Lakers finally snapped the five-game losing streak with a 132-123 win over the Houston Rockets.

Anthony Davis has been out for more than a week and the Lakers are not the same team without the power forward.

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles against the Rockets. James had 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third triple-double this season, and it was his fifth consecutive 30-point game. Westbrook scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his seventh of the season.

The Lakers have gone 9-12 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is second in the NBA with 36.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Davis averaging 7.1.

Key facts

• The Grizzlies and the Lakers are 1-1 this season
• Memphis will be without Dillon Brooks, Jarrett Culver, Ziaire Williams, Yves Pons, De'Anthony Melton, Sam Merrill and Santi Aldama
• The Lakers will be without Wayne Ellington, Anthony Davis, Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore, Rajon Rondo, Austin Reaves and Kendrick Nunn

The Lakers will play their second game in two nights which makes a difference with a shorthanded roster. The Grizzlies are full of confidence as they are coming off a road win against the best team in the West. The last time these two met in Memphis, the Grizzlies won 108-95. A similar scenario is expected in this game as well. Ja Morant will lead the young Grizzlies to a win covering the spread in a game that will finish under the point margin.

Value Bet

Memphis Grizzlies to win and total under 224.5

2.95

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