Are you in need of Grizzlies vs. Lakers predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Lakers are on the road to face the Grizzlies on Friday, Apr 12 at 8:00 ET. The current total is 225.5, and the Lakers are favored by 15. Below you’ll find our Grizzlies vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Lakers -15
- Total 225.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Apr 12
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: FedExForum, Memphis TN
- TV: NBA
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
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.
- The Grizzlies are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- The last three games that Memphis was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes on the Road?
On the season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 46-34, and their games have averaged 235.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5.
Los Angeles is coming off a 134-120 loss to the Warriors. The game had an over/under line of 235, and the Lakers were 2-point underdogs going into the game.
In terms of their ATS record, the Lakers are 37-43 for the season. In their last two games, they have failed to cover the spread, and they are 20-24 ATS as the favorite and 17-21 on the road.
Currently, the Lakers are 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 45-35. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-25 and 7-10 against teams in the Pacific Division.
This season, the Lakers have been favored in 44 of their 80 games and have a record of 31-13 as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 20-24 ATS with an average scoring margin of +4.9 points per game.
The Lakers’ O/U streak is at 2 games, and they have finished with a higher scoring total than the line in each of those games. So far, their O/U record for the season is 46-34.
So far this season, the Lakers are 7th in the NBA in scoring at 117.9 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 116.7 points per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Lakers are 3rd in the league at 49%. They are also 3rd in pace at 101.2 possessions per game.
One area where the Lakers have struggled is offensive rebounding, as they are last in the NBA at 8.2 per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 8th in the league at 37%.
Currently, the Lakers’ defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 117.5 points per game. Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.2% and 37.6% from three-point territory.
Will the Grizzlies Make it Happen at Home?
Today, the Grizzlies are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Lakers. In their last game, Memphis lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 110-98. The Grizzlies were 19-point underdogs in that game and covered the spread.
This season, Memphis has an ATS record of 39-41 and has covered the spread in three straight road games. At home, they are 15-24 ATS and have failed to cover in their last two games.
As the underdog, the Grizzlies are 33-30 ATS this season and have gone 20-43 straight-up. Today, they are 15-point underdogs and have gone 3-3 ATS as the underdog.
In terms of their O/U record, the Grizzlies are 36-43-1 for the season. The under has hit in their last five games and their games have averaged 218.1 points per game, compared to today’s O/U line of 225.5.
Memphis’ overall record this season is 27-53, which has them 13th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 14-35 and 8-8 against other teams in the Southwest Division.
Despite being 12th in offensive rebounds per game, the Grizzlies are last in the NBA in field goal percentage. They are also 30th in scoring at 105.6 points per game. At home, they are averaging 103.4 points per game.
So far this season, Memphis has scored below the NBA scoring average in 80% of their games. They have also scored less than their own average in each of their last three games. In terms of pace, the Grizzlies are 16th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Memphis is 7th in three-point attempts but last in three-point percentage at 34%. Overall, they are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. In terms of two-point shooting, the Grizzlies are 29th in two-point percentage.
At this time, the Grizzlies’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 112.5 points per game. 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.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, LeBron James has a points prop of 24.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. With his prop at 24.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 26. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 55.6% and knocking down two threes.
- The Prop: LeBron James Over 24.5 Points (-115)
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Lakers vs. Grizzlies game, we suggest taking the Grizzlies at +15. Even though our predictions have the Lakers winning 116-104, we see the Grizzlies as the better choice on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225.5 and given that our model is projecting 220 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Grizzlies +15 | at Fanduel Sportsbook