LiontipsLakers vs. Memphis. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Lakers have lost four of their last five games. The team from the Golden State lost to Minnesota on the road on December 14 with a score of 87:97. The best player on the losing team was Anthony Davis, who made a double-double (23 points, 11 rebounds, one assist). Austin Reaves recorded 18 points, Max Christie - 15. J. J. Redick team (13 wins and 12 losses) occupies tenth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
LeBron James is questionable for the game, missing his third straight game with a leg injury, and several bench players are also in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Lakers and Memphis average 226 points in head-to-head games (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Austin Reeves - Max Christie - Rui Hachimura - LeBron James - Anthony Davis.
Current form
Memphis has won its last four games in a row. In the game on December 14, the Grizzlies crushed Brooklyn on their home court with a score of 135:119. Ja Morant made the biggest contribution to the victory, having made a double-double (28 points, seven rebounds, ten assists). Desmond Bane recorded 21 points, Jaren Jackson - 20, Santi Aldama - 20, Brandon Clarke - 14. Taylor Jenkins' team (18 wins and eight losses) is in second place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Memphis, in general, does not have any major problems with the roster. All the team leaders went on a trip to California.
Interesting facts for betting
The Grizzlies are 15th in three-point shooting this season (35.8 percent).
Estimated composition
Ja Morant - Desmond Bane - Jalen Wells - Jaren Jackson - Brandon Clarke.
Trends
Bet Davis Total Rebounds Over 12.5
Davis averages 11.1 rebounds per game.
1.87Russell Total Assists Over 6.5
Russell averages 5.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Memphis to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, the home team will have very little chance of success. In general, we have to agree with them. The Lakers have been playing very inconsistently this season and will once again be able to make it to the playoffs only with great difficulty. The Grizzlies, however, have finally started playing with all their leaders on the roster and immediately became the conference leader. Taylor Jenkins' team will have to achieve a convincing victory over a dismantled opponent.
Our prediction is a Memphis victory with a handicap of (-3.5) points including overtime at 1.81
Bet on individual total
Memphis has been showing excellent performance this season. The average point total over the last ten games is 129. And in the games against the Lakers, the 120-point mark has also been surpassed in the last five games. And this time, everything is going to the point that the Grizzlies will be able to significantly improve their statistics.
Our prediction is Memphis' individual total is over 118.5 points including overtime at 2.08
Bet on the player
Due to suspensions and injuries, Morant played only nine games in the past regular season and averaged 25.1 points per game. This season, his rate is slightly lower - 22.9. But the 25-year-old guard has definitely not lost his basic skills. The second pick in the 2019 draft will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opposing defense.
Our prediction is Morant total points over 23.5 including overtime at 1.87
