The Memphis Grizzlies (18-8) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (13-12) on Sunday, December 15th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on SN-LA. The Grizzlies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Lakers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Lakers. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.

Grizzlies vs Lakers

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

The Grizzlies improved to 18-8 on the season with a 135-119 win over the Nets on Friday. Playing at home, Memphis covered the spread as 10-point favorites. The game’s total points of 254.5 easily surpassed the O/U line of 227.5.

Memphis took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 30-20. After a 39-38 3rd quarter, the Grizzlies entered the 4th with a 107-95 lead and finished strong, winning the final period 28-24.

The Lakers Are Coming Off A Win

The Lakers fell to 13-12 on the season after a 97-87 road loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Los Angeles entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 184 points was well below the O/U line of 213.5.

After a slow start, trailing 32-23 after the 1st quarter, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 2nd quarter 21-18. However, the Timberwolves pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring L.A. 27-22. The Lakers couldn’t mount a comeback in the 4th, despite edging Minnesota 21-20 in the final period.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a win over the Nets, scoring 28 points and dishing out 10 assists. He had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 16 points. Desmond Bane added 21 points, with 10 coming in the 1st quarter, and Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama each contributed 20 points, with Aldama scoring 10 in the 3rd.

Memphis shot 52.5% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 47.2% clip. Morant, Jackson, and Aldama each made 3 threes, with Morant shooting 50% from deep.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

The Lakers struggled offensively in their 97-87 loss to the Timberwolves, shooting just 38.4% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They made only 10 threes in the game, with Austin Reaves hitting 4 of them at a 50% clip.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 23 points and 11 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Reaves added 18 points, including 6 in the 4th quarter, while Max Christie contributed 15 points, 5 of which came in the final period.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Despite giving up 119 points, the Grizzlies had strong defensive efforts in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 24 points, respectively. They sent the Nets to the line 19 times, where Brooklyn converted 15 free throws.

Memphis allowed 20 three-pointers on 37% shooting from deep. The Grizzlies collected 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Lakers Team Defense

Despite giving up 119 points, the Grizzlies’ defense stepped up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 24 points, respectively, to help secure the win. Memphis sent Brooklyn to the line 19 times, where the Nets converted 15 free throws.

The Grizzlies struggled to defend the three, as the Nets hit 20 threes at a 37% clip. Memphis finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Trends

• In their last three road games, Memphis has averaged 127 points per game while allowing 118. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Through their last three home contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 104 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Grizzlies have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction

Not only do we have the Grizzlies winning this one by a score of 159-123, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Grizzlies at -4.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 232.5 and our model has the Grizzlies and Lakers finishing with a combined 282 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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