Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 15

  • The Grizzlies are -4.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
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The Memphis Grizzlies visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

The Grizzlies are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Grizzlies vs Lakers Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 18-8 against the spread, while the Lakers are 10-15 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies-4.5 -110O 234.5 -105-190
Los Angeles Lakers +4.5 -110U 234.5 -115+155

Lakers vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Grizzlies will win Sunday‘s game with 75.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Grizzlies and Lakers.

Lakers vs Grizzlies Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 52.3% confidence.


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Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 18-8 (+9.2 Units / 32.22% ROI).

  • 18-8 against the Moneyline (+4.55 Units / 7.53% ROI)
  • 17-9 against the Over for game total points (+7.1 Units / 24.87% ROI)
  • 9-17 against the Under for game total points (-9.75 Units / -34.03% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 10-15 (-6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 13-12 against the Moneyline (-2.8 Units / -5.61% ROI)
  • 11-14 against the Over for game total points (-4.4 Units / -16% ROI)
  • 14-11 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI)

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Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Grizzlies were 1-28 (.034) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Grizzlies are 17-5 (.773) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed 115.0 points per game this season — 10th-worst in the NBA.

The Grizzlies were winless (0-19) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Grizzlies are 11-4 (.733) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have averaged 49.2 rebounds/game this season — T-3rd-lowest in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Lakers are 7-4 (.636) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Lakers are 47-31 (.603) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Lakers are 18-8 (.692) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .569

The Lakers were 14-4 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies are shooting 22% from three (15/67) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Grizzlies shot 43% (3,145/7,230) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Grizzlies had an eFG% of 51% last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Grizzlies have averaged 62.9 points per game (1,635 points/26 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.3

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 4.8 second chance points per game (514 points/107 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (860 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (159/519) in the first half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (559 blocks/93 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Grizzlies averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,785 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Grizzlies have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (985 rebounds/26 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/25 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Lakers have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (119 blocks/25 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (801 steals/107 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7


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