The Grizzlies are ready to clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, Mar 27. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be televised on BSSE. Los Angeles enters this game as 3.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 222. Can the Lakers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Grizzlies vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Lakers -3.5
- Total 222
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: FedExForum, Memphis TN
- TV: BSSE
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 118 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-5 ATS.
- As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 106 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Will the Lakers Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
The Lakers are favored by 3.5 points in today’s game against the Grizzlies. This season, the Lakers have been favored in 39 of their 72 games, and they have gone 26-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have won their last three games against the spread and have an ATS record of 16-23 on the road.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 41-31, and their last two games have gone over the line. On average, their games have finished with 235.6 points compared to today’s line of 222.
The Lakers are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 40-32. In their last game, they defeated the Bucks by a score of 128-124. The Lakers were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game.
Against Western Conference teams, the Lakers are 24-23 compared to 16-9 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 13-20 for the season.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 8th in the league at 117.8 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly lower on the road at 116.3 PPG.
So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.2% of their games. They are also 3rd in the league in pace at 101.1 possessions per game.
One area where the Lakers have excelled is their field goal percentage, as they are 3rd in the league at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.
Currently, the Lakers’ defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 117.7 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Lakers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.2% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.
Can the Grizzlies Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
In their last game, the Grizzlies lost to the Nuggets by a score of 128-103. Memphis was 12.5-point underdogs going into the game, and this loss gives them a record of 35-37 against the spread this season. The game went over the O/U line of 214.5 points.
This season, Memphis has an average scoring differential of -7.3 points per game at home. On the road, their scoring differential is -6.5 PPG. Against the spread at home, they are 14-21 and 21-16 on the road.
In Western Conference games, the Grizzlies are 14-33 and 8-7 against other teams in the Southwest Division. This puts them in 13th place in the West and 4th in the Southwest.
In their games this season, the Grizzlies have averaged 218.7 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 222. Their O/U record for the season is 34-37-1.
Overall, the Grizzlies are 24-48 this season. As underdogs, they are 18-38 and 30-26 against the spread. Memphis has been the underdog in 56 of their 72 games and has lost six straight ATS as the favorite.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the NBA this season. They are averaging just 105.9 points per game, which is 30th in the league. At home, their scoring average drops to 103.3 points per game.
Memphis has struggled to shoot the ball efficiently this year, ranking 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. However, they have been one of the better three-point shooting teams, making an average of 13.3 threes per game (10th).
In terms of pace, the Grizzlies are 16th in the NBA at 98.1 possessions per game. So far, they have outscored the league average in just 20.8% of their games.
Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 112.8 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.1% while allowing 37.8% from downtown.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. In this game against the Grizzlies, we suggest betting on the under for LeBron James and his points prop set at 25.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 25.
- The Prop: LeBron James Under 25.5 Points (-105)
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Predictions
Our bet is on the Lakers for a win, and we project the score to be 115-101. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Lakers with the spread at -3.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222 and given that our model is projecting 216 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Lakers -3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook