The Lakers will try to pay off for their supporters on Sunday when they play host to the Grizzlies at STAPLES Center in NBA wagering action.

The Lakers sit at 30-18 (21-27 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Grizzlies are currently 25-21 (20-26 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Los Angeles is 26-22 OU, and Memphis is 20-26 OU.



View Memphis vs LA Lakers Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Lakers installed as 6.5-point favorites in this particular matchup. The over-under number was listed by most sportsbooks at 193.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Lakers - Grizzlies odds would favor the Lakers if the lines were set according to power ranks. Los Angeles is rated No. 4 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Grizzlies sit at No. 14. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 97-96 win for the Lakers.



How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Los Angeles's No. 2-rated squad against Memphis's No. 18-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Los Angeles rates No. 23 in the league with 5.4 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 28 with 3.9 per outing.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Grizzlies own the league's No. 7-rated mark, allowing 94.7 points per game when on the road. Los Angeles, on the other hand, rates No. 15 in home scoring.

Memphis lost its last outing, a 101-85 result against the Clippers on March 24. The Grizzlies failed to cover in that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 186 combined points took the game UNDER the total. The Grizzlies endured a 101-85 loss at the hands of the Clippers on Saturday, despite a 14-point effort from Zach Randolph at STAPLES Center.

The Lakers were a 103-96 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Trail Blazers. They failed to cover the 10-point spread as favorites, while the total score (199) made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors. Andrew Bynum scored 28 points for Los Angeles on Friday, leading the Lakers to a 103-96 victory over Portland at STAPLES Center.


Memphis Grizzlies Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing LA Clippers are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles Lakers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing Portland are 9-1
After a win are 7-3

A few Grizzlies at Lakers trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis's last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 10 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Memphis


Next up:
Memphis home to Minnesota, Tuesday, March 27
LA Lakers at Golden State, Tuesday, March 27