Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 06/11/2024, 02:19  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 06/11/2024 at 02:21 in NBA Predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies will play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at the FedExForum in the NBA on Thursday morning. The Grizz (4-4) are 10th in the Western Conference standings, while the Lakers (4-3) are in sixth place. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The Memphis Grizzlies will be looking to bounce back to winning ways in this match after coming up agonisingly short to the Brooklyn Nets in a 106-104 loss on Tuesday. 

Ja Morant continued his impressive start to the campaign putting up 25 points and nine assists, while Zach Edey also contributed 25 along with 12 rebounds in the slender loss. 

The Grizz are a top-10 side on offence this season, scoring an average of 117.1 PPG, but defensively they are ranked 18th, allowing 115.0 per outing.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost three of their last four matches, with the most recent defeat coming against the Detroit Pistons 115-103 on Tuesday. 

Anthony Davis led the team with 37 points and remains the top-scorer in the league this season, while LeBron James chipped in with 20 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists. 

On average, the Lakers are scoring just one point fewer per game (116.1) than the Grizz, while allowing 3.4 (118.4) points more than them at the other end of the court.