Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies will face off in a game for the 2024/25 NBA regular season, in a Western Conference clash. The match, set to take place at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, is scheduled for this Thursday (14th) at 12:00 AM (Brasília time).
After a Grizzlies victory in their first meeting of the season, the Lakers are looking for revenge. Here in this prediction, check out our betting tips, team information, and where to watch the game.
Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies will face off in a 2024/25 NBA regular season game. The Lakers aim to remain undefeated at home, while the Grizzlies strive to stay in the top 6 of the conference. The prediction is for a Los Angeles Lakers victory, as they perform well at home. Additionally, there’s an expectation for a high-scoring game, suggesting a bet on “over 230.5 points” in the match.
Our Predictions: Los Angeles Lakers to Win
Both Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies come into the game on the back of victories against the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers, respectively. The momentum slightly favors the Tennessee team, but the California team has won all their home games. Consequently, the forecast is for a Lakers victory.
The playing styles of Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies are quite similar, with a strong emphasis on offense. Both teams have a good average of points scored per game, which also comes at the expense of their defenses, which are not among the most solid. Therefore, the betting tip is on the over points market.
Latest news and statistics for the Los Angeles Lakers
With JJ Redick courtside, the Los Angeles Lakers remain close to the playoff zone in the Western Conference, thanks to their six wins and four losses. The LA team has three victories in their last five games, two of them in their current streak, with the most recent being a 123-103 win against the Toronto Raptors.
In the win against the Raptors, the Lakers had a 51.2% shooting accuracy overall and 32.4% from three-point range. Their standout players were Austin Reaves, with 27 points, one rebound, and six assists, Anthony Davis, who scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds, made three passes, and had two blocks, and LeBron James, with a triple-double of 19 points, ten rebounds, and 16 assists.
Latest news and statistics for the Memphis Grizzlies
On the other side of the court is the Memphis Grizzlies, who are also off to a good start this season with a record of seven wins and four losses. Having a good run, Taylor Jenkins’ team is coming off three consecutive victories, the latest being a comfortable 134-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
In the win against the Blazers, the Grizzlies made 55.3% of their field goals and 37.2% of their three-point shots. Their key players were Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds, made two assists, and had three steals, Jake LaRavia, with 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, three steals, and three blocks, and Scotty Pippen Jr., who scored 17 points, grabbed four rebounds, made two assists, and had one block.