Memphis Grizzlies would eye to snap 5-game home streak of Lakers in NBA on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers (6-4) host Memphis Grizzlies (7-4) to extend their 5-game winning streak in NBA regular season. The Lakers overcame the Raptors in the last game to win the second straight game while the Grizzlies are eyeing to take their winning run to 4 matches ahead of the NBA Cup.
Spread: Lakers -7.5
Moneyline: Grizzlies +120, Lakers -140
Total O/U: 227.5
*All Odds are Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook and are subject to change.
Los Angeles are 1-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall when they score more than 124.7 points. The Lakers have an ATS record of 4-1 and a 3-2 record overall when their opponents score less than 118.0 points. The Lakers are averaging 120.6 points at home (4th highest in NBA this season) which is more than the overall average.
The Grizzlies have a 6-2 ATS record and a 7-1 overall record when they score more than 109.4 points.
Memphis is averaging 120.9 points this season, higher than the Lakers’ home average. The Grizzlies have won one out of two games when they are the underdog by at least +120 on the moneyline.
The Over is 6-4 for the Lakers in the first 10 games this season, including 5-0 in 5 home outings. Los Angeles is on a 2-game winning run following their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road. They improved to 6-4 after a 123-103 win over the Raptors, thanks to a 14-point advantage in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers are well-rested and have listed two players on the injury report. Jarred Vanderbilt is experiencing ‘normal discomfort’ in his feet and he’s weeks away from returning as per the coach. Christian Wood also remains out due to a knee injury.
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With a 45-point dominant victory against the Trail Blazers, the Grizzlies have posted a 7-4 record in the West. Memphis conceded only 89 points and did not allow Portland to cross 27 points in each quarter. Memphis extended their winning run to three games in the regular season and are averaging 131 in the run. Grizzlies beat the Lakers 131-114 last week to start their winning run and they are back against the same opponent on the road.
Grizzlies have listed six players on the injury report and it may trouble their balance. Desmond Bane (oblique), Vince Williams Jr (leg), Marcus Smart (ankle), GG Jackson II (foot ), and Cam Spencer (ankle) remain out. Ja Morant has been considered week-to-week due to a hip injury and he will take time to recover.
The Lakers are chasing a 6-game winning home streak. They rely on Anthony Davis and LeBron James who can break Memphis’s defense in the paint. Fewer injuries and a home record give them a certain advantage over Memphis. The Grizzlies will take the game into crunch time but the Lakers will find a way to crack the win.
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