The Los Angeles Lakers play the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 5 p.m. PT and can be seen on NBA TV, Spectrum SportsNet, Bally Sports South/Southeast/Southwest/Midwest.
Los Angeles (17-18) ended a five-game skid after dropping 132 points on the Houston Rockets Tuesday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back for the squad. Four Lakers dropped at least 24 points in the win, and LeBron James led all scorers with 32 points.
Memphis (21-14) is the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and is proving to be a strong team filled with promising youth. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane lead a dynamic backcourt while Jaren Jackson Jr. is improving in year four. Both teams, however, will be missing important personnel due to health and safety protocol.
Lakers at Grizzlies notable injuries:
Lakers: The Lakers haven’t submitted an official injury report yet. But from what we know, Anthony Davis and Kendrick Nunn are both out with knee injuries. Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore and Rajon Rondo are still in health and safety protocol. So is Austin Reaves, but he could be nearing a return since he entered protocol on Dec. 17, which is now 12 days ago. LeBron is probable with an abdominal strain.
Grizzlies: OUT – Ziaire Williams (ankle), Sam Merrill (ankle), Santi Aldama (ankle); Dillon Brooks, Jarrett Culver, John Konchar, De’Anthony Melton (all health and safety protocol)
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Grizzlies -5.5
- Money line: Grizzlies -240 / Lakers +190
- Over-under: 226.5
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Advice and prediction
The Lakers couldn’t do anything against the Grizzlies on the road in the last matchup, even with Anthony Davis at center. It’s not clear if LeBron will start at center again because Steven Adams would be his matchup, and that wouldn’t be a wise choice to start the game. Jarrett Culver isn’t around to wreak havoc on the Lakers like last time, but this is still a game the Grizzlies should win.
Take the Grizzlies minus-5.5, Grizzlies minus-240 and the under 226.5.
Prediction: Grizzlies 112, Lakers 104
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