The Los Angeles Lakers (45-35) meet the Memphis Grizzlies (27-53) for the fourth time this season on Friday, April 12 at 8:00 PM ET for an excellent NBA betting opportunity. ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook offers the Lakers as 15.5-point favorites (-112).
When: April 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
Watch: NBA League Pass
Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Lakers are aiming to break their current two-game losing skid heading into this matchup. Their previous defeat was a 134-120 outing to the Golden State Warriors, in which the Warriors connected on 26 three point shots.
They will potentially have both star players back in the lineup. Both LeBron James (25.5 PPG, 8.2 AST) and Anthony Davis (24.5 PPG, 12.6 REB) are game time decisions and need at least one of them to have a good chance at success.
The Lakers accumulate the seventh-best amount of points per game in the league with 117.9. Their efficiency with the basketball ranks 16th, which puts them about league average with a rating of 118.2. They also have the fourth fastest pace in the game at 98.9.
Their defense lags behind in allowing 117.5 points to opposing teams. Their ability to land stops ranks 15th with a rating of 117.8. At this rate, they are about average defensively.
Memphis Grizzlies Preview
The Grizzlies have lost their last three straight games and have an opportunity to bounce back at home. Their latest loss was a 110-98 performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Both Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane are ruled out for the rest of the season, which means the Grizzlies will continue to struggle on both ends of the floor. As if this was not icing on the injury cake, the Grizzlies are hoping to end the season soon without any more issues.
The Grizzlies are tired and have scrambled their roster all season to make things work. Their offense has struggled in the process, ranking last in both points (105.6) and efficiency (109.4 rating) per game. Their pace is 17th with a rating at 96.0, showing they do not need to push the tempo against the Lakers.
Their defense might be their last shot at keeping this game close, as they have allowed opponents to average 112.5 points a game (11th). Their efficiency in defensive stops ranks 12th with a rating of 116.6.
Betting Odds
ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook gives you great NBA betting options. The Los Angeles Lakers are favored to find success, as market insights predict they have a 71.7 percent probability of winning. The Lakers have won two out of three against the Grizzlies, with the average total score across three games being the Lakers at 127.6 to the Grizzlies 119.3.
Memphis Grizzlies: +680
Spread: +15.5 (-114)
Los Angeles Lakers: -1299
Spread: -15.5 (-112)
Totals: Over 226.5 (-108), Under 226.5 (-118)
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