Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 4/12/24

The Lakers (-1245) are favored by 15.5 points over the Grizzlies (+745) in this Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 226.5 points.

Memphis has lost three straight games and is 13th in the Western Conference, while Los Angeles has dropped two in a row and is 10th in the West.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +15.5

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 12th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-109 in favor of the Lakers.
• Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
• From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will the Lakers Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

In the Lakers’ last game, the teams combined for 254 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 235. This marked the third straight game that has gone over the Lakers’ current O/U line of 226.5.

Heading into the game, the Lakers were 2-point underdogs against the Warriors, and they lost the game by a score of 134-120. This brings their record to 45-35 for the season, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference.

This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 46-34, and 60 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s line of 226.5. On average, their games have finished with 235.4 points.

Against the spread, the Lakers are 37-43 for the season, and they have failed to cover in their last two games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 20-24, and they have been favored in 31 of their 44 games.

On the road, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 17-21 and have won three straight games. Their average scoring differential on the road is -4.1 points per game.

The Lakers are 31-13 as the favorite this season and have been favored in 44 of their 80 games. In the Western Conference, they are 25-25 against other teams and have gone 20-10 in non-conference play.

When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are one of the NBA’s most potent offenses, averaging 117.9 points per game (7th). In terms of pace, they are 3rd in the league at 101.2 possessions per game.

So far, the Lakers have outscored the league average in 57.5% of their games. However, they are 30th in offensive rebounds, which could be a concern against the Grizzlies.

When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. From three-point range, they are 8th in the league at 37%. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 3rd in both attempts (24.1) and makes (18.8) per game.

At this time, the Lakers’ defense is positioned 23rd in the NBA, permitting 117.5 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.6% from downtown.

Will Memphis Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Today’s game vs. the Lakers will mark the 63rd time this season that the Grizzlies have been the underdog. In those games, they have gone 20-43 and have lost their last three as the underdog. As the underdog, they are 8.4 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 110-98. They were 19-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 213.5. This gave them a cover against the spread.

This season, the Grizzlies have an O/U record of 36-43-1, and the under has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have had a combined scoring total of 218.1 points.

Memphis is currently 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 27-53. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place. At home, they are 9-30 straight up and 15-24 against the spread.

In non-conference games, the Grizzlies are 13-18 compared to 14-35 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, they are 18-23 straight up and have an ATS record of 24-17.

When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are last in the NBA at 105.6 points per game. At home, they have averaged 103.4 points compared to 107.7 on the road. In terms of field goal percentage, Memphis is ranked 30th at 43%.

So far this season, the Grizzlies have scored below the NBA scoring average in 80% of their games. They have also failed to reach their own scoring average in three straight games. In terms of pace, Memphis is 16th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 12th in made threes at 13.1 per game. However, they are last in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. In terms of assists, Memphis is 25th in the NBA at 24.8 per game.

Coming into the game, the Grizzlies defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 45.0% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 112.5 points per game allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 14.2 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 4th in rejections, averaging 6.2 blocked shots each game.