Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Predictions and Player Props January 20
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WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his predictions and picks for tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies battle from the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers have lost four of their last five games as them and the Grizzlies battle for the first time this regular season.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds
| Friday, January 20 | NBA Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Los Angeles Lakers +7 vs Memphis Grizzlies |
| Total: | 242.5 Points |
| Arena: | crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA |
| Game Time: | 10:00pm ET / 7:00pm PT |
| TV: | ESPN |
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Analysis
The Memphis Grizzlies travel to Los Angeles for a Western Conference clash with the Lakers on Friday night from Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers look to finish a 6 game homestand on a positive note after losing 116-11 against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The Grizzlies won their 11th straight game 115-114 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home.
This will be the first of three games in a regular season series that Memphis won 3-1 in the 2021-22 campaign. Tip-off is slated for 10:00 PM EST/7:00 PST as the nightcap of an ESPN Friday night doubleheader.
Memphis Moves to 11-Straight Wins
The Memphis Grizzlies will be looking to set a franchise record with 12 straight wins after improving to 31-13 on the season with a victory over Cleveland on Wednesday. Desmond Bane led all scorers with 25 points while going 5-8 from long distance.
Ja Morant was right behind him with 24 points & 8 assists while Steven Adams recorded a 13 point, 10 rebound double-double. The Cavs shot themselves in the foot, losing the turnover battle 19-8.
Memphis ranks 5th in scoring with 117.5 points per game on 47.3% from the field. They sit #1 in defensive rating and 8th in defensive scoring with only 111.7 points allowed per game as they rank 5th in pace of play.
Lakers Look For Bounce Back
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 20-25 on the season after losing at home against Sacramento on Wednesday. The Kings dominated the glass with a 47-36 rebounding advantage while outscoring Los Angeles 58-50 in the paint.
LeBron James led all scorers with 32 points along with 9 assists and 8 rebounds. Russell Westbrook recorded 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists off the bench while Kendrick Nunn chipped in with 14 points.
The Lakers sit at 13th place in the Western Conference, two games out from the play-in tournament. They rank 8th in scoring with 116.9 points per game on 48.6% from the floor.
Defense has been an issue, as they rank 20th in defensive rating and 27th in defensive scoring with 118 points allowed per game. The Lakers also favor uptempo basketball as they rank 3rd in pace of play.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Same Game Player Prop Parlay Prediction
The Memphis Grizzlies are 7.5 point road favorites with a total set through the roof at 243.5. Morant and Memphis look to set a franchise record with 12 straight wins while Lebron James also continues to chase history with his pursuit of the scoring title.
Let’s utilize this in a three leg same game parlay with +115 odds. The Grizzlies won’t be denied the franchise record tonight so the Grizzlies money line will be our starting point.
Ja Morant will be leading the way and he had success against LA last season with 41, 40 & 16 points for an average of over 32 points per game. We will drop Morant down to 25+ points, a total he has eclipsed in 18 of his last 30 games.
The Lakers allow the 2nd most points to opposing point guards and allow the 8th most points in the paint where Morant thrives. Lastly, let’s drop Lebron down to 25+, a total he has reached in 26 of 35 games for a 74% success rate on the season.
He’s been even better recently with 25 points or more in 16 of his last 17 games. James scored 37 & 35 in his last two games against the Grizzlies.
Same Game Parlay
Memphis Grizzlies Moneyline
Ja Morant 25+ Points
Lebron James 25+ Points
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Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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