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Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

25-16TEAM RECORD24-16



Memphis looks to cover the Grizzlies-Lakers pointspread on Tuesday and improve its overall 24-16 mark when they host Los Angeles in NBA action.

Supporters of the Lakers have seen them go 25-16 and 18-23 ATS so far this season, while the Grizzlies are at 24-16 and 20-20 ATS. In totals betting, the Grizzlies are 17-23, while the Lakers are 20-21.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Grizzlies - Lakers odds would favor the Lakers if the lines were set according to power ranks. Memphis is rated No. 13 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Lakers sit at No. 3. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 97-95 win for the Grizzlies.



How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Memphis's No. 23-rated squad against Los Angeles's No. 2-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Memphis rates No. 29 in the league with 3.8 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 24 with 5.2 per outing.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Lakers own the league's No. 13-rated mark, allowing 96.5 points per game when on the road. Memphis, on the other hand, rates No. 13 in home scoring.

Los Angeles was a 97-94 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Celtics. They failed to cover the 5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 191 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. The Celtics were burned for 26 points by Kobe Bryant on Sunday as the Lakers picked up a 97-94 win at STAPLES Center.

The Grizzlies were a 94-91 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Nuggets. They covered the 6.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (185) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors. Memphis earned a 94-91 victory over Denver on Sunday, getting 22 points from O.J. Mayo at Pepsi Center.


Los Angeles Lakers Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Memphis Grizzlies Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Denver are 6-4
After a win are 7-3


A few Lakers at Grizzlies trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Lakers last 12 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Memphis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers


Next up:
LA Lakers at New Orleans, Wednesday, March 14
Memphis home to Toronto, Friday, March 16

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