Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/01/2024, 08:55  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 05/01/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies will face off at the Crypto.com Arena in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 17-18 and tenth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 11-23 and in 13th place. 

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a slump, having lost eight of their last 10 games, and they aim to end a three-game skid after a 110-96 defeat to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with an impressive stat line of 29 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks, while Austin Reaves added 24 points. In terms of scoring, the Lakers average just 0.3 more points per game (113.7) than the Grizzlies allow on average (113.4). Defensively, the Lakers concede an average of 114.6 points (16th in the NBA). Notably, the Lakers have been slightly more effective offensively in home games, where they score 114.5 points per game, compared to their performances on the road, where they record 113.1 points per game. D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura are both listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup against the Grizzlies.

Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in a rough patch, losing four of their last five games, and they aim to recover from a narrow 116-111 defeat to the Raptors on Wednesday. Despite Ja Morant's impressive performance with 28 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, the Grizzlies fell short in their recent outing. Currently, Memphis ranks as the lowest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 106.9 points per game, while the Los Angeles Lakers' defense is 16th in points allowed per game (114.6). Defensively, the Grizzlies are allowing 113.4 points per contest (13th in the NBA) and are struggling in the rebound battle, trailing their opponents by an average of 4.1 boards. In the 2023-24 season, Memphis has been scoring 4.8 fewer points per game at home (104.3) compared to away games (109.1). The Grizzlies have several players, including Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Derrick Rose, and Vince Williams Jr, listed as injury doubts for the upcoming matchup.