Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
At 10:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will be in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers. The Lakers are favored by 7 points and have a record of 6-4. The Grizzlies are 7-4 and have won three straight games.
This Western Conference matchup can be seen on ESPN. The over/under line for this game is 230.5 points.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -7
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-122 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 13 threes.
Do the Grizzlies Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
The Grizzlies improved to 7-4 on the season with a dominant 134-89 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Memphis, favored by just 1 point, easily covered the spread with the 45-point victory. The game’s total of 223 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 226.5.
Memphis took control early with a 12-0 run, turning a 9-7 lead into 19-9. They outscored Portland 31-17 in the 1st quarter and 33-27 in the 2nd. The Grizzlies put the game away with a 42-24 3rd quarter, leading 106-68 heading into the 4th, where they finished strong with a 28-21 edge.
The Grizzlies put up 134 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 55.3% from the field and hitting 16 threes at a 37.2% clip. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 20 points, including 10 in the 3rd quarter, while Jake LaRavia added 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Scotty Pippen Jr. contributed 17 points, also shooting 66.7%, and Jaylen Wells and Santi Aldama each chipped in 16 points. Jay Huff and Zach Edey both scored 12, with Huff putting up 7 points in the 4th quarter.
The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Trail Blazers, holding them to just 89 points on Sunday. Memphis gave up 17 points in the 1st quarter and continued their strong defensive effort throughout, allowing 27 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 21 in the 4th.
Portland shot just 34% from the field, including 9% from three-point range, making only 4 threes. The Grizzlies also recorded 15 steals and 13 blocks in the game.
Will the Lakers Come Through as Home Favorites?
The Lakers improved to 6-4 this season with a 123-103 win over the Raptors on Sunday. Playing at home, Los Angeles was favored by 10 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 226, falling short of the 236.5-point over/under line.
After trailing 34-26 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Lakers turned things around by winning the 2nd quarter 27-21. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Toronto 35-27, and closed out the game strong by holding the Raptors to 21 points in the 4th while scoring 35 of their own.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a 123-103 win over the Raptors, scoring 27 points and dishing out 6 assists, while shooting 58.8% from the field. Anthony Davis was efficient, hitting 75% of his shots and adding 22 points, including 10 in the 1st quarter.
LeBron James contributed a triple-double with 19 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds. Reaves scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Jaxson Hayes added 9 of his 12 points in the final period. The Lakers shot 51.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 32.4% of their threes.
Despite a rough start in the 1st quarter, the Lakers tightened up their defense, allowing just 21 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters to hold the Raptors to 103 points. They limited Toronto’s three-point shooting, giving up just 10 threes on 34% shooting.
Los Angeles sent the Raptors to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Lakers finished with 23 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, while also recording 9 steals and 4 blocks.