3 Bold Predictions for Lakers vs Grizzlies
Memphis will be the first team to play the LeBron-less Lakers during his injury absence and it could get ugly tonight.
Memphis is one of the best teams in the NBA on its home court with a 25-5 record. LA, meanwhile, is just 14-18 on the road and 5-9 without LeBron this season.
Even if picking this game might feel obvious on the surface, I’ve highlighted some bold predictions that you might not expect. But before we get into that, you’ll want to learn about how you can access the highest-valued promotion in sports betting at Caesars Sportsbook.
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Bold Predictions for Lakers vs Grizzlies
The Lakers find themselves close to double-digit underdogs entering tonight’s matchup in Memphis.
Without LeBron, this game could turn into a blowout, or it could wind up being relatively competitive, but I just don’t see the Grizz losing at home to this squad.
With that in mind, let’s break down my bold predictions for tonight:
Jaren Jackson Jr. to record a double-double (+366)
This play is relatively simple if you look at the odds for Jackson Jr.’s points and rebounds.
Jackson Jr. is -125 to score over 15.5 points and he is -137 to record over 6.5 rebounds.
The rebounds would be why Jackson Jr.’s odds are so long, but if oddsmakers think it’s likely that he could get to seven, it’s not at all a stretch to see him get to 10, especially without LeBron on the court battling for boards.
It should be noted that Jackson Jr. did not record a double-double in all of February, but he did reach nine rebounds twice. If you’re willing to take a risk here, the odds could really make it worth it.
Memphis -13.5 alternate spread (+152)
All the stats SCREAM that Memphis is winning this game. The Grizzlies are dominant at home. They have the NBA’s top-rated defense. And the Lakers have losing records both on the road and without their superstar.
In the Lakers’ nine losses without LeBron this season, they have lost by an average of 14.3 points per game. I don’t think it will be easy for LA to improve on that average tonight, and that’s why I’m taking Memphis to win easily.
Total points UNDER alternate line of 222.5 (+172)
This play falls in line with the logic of Memphis winning this game handily. The Grizzlies have a phenomenal defense and if they control this game, it will likely be on that end of the floor.
If the Grizzlies can limit the players around Anthony Davis (I think he’ll post strong numbers), it should be relatively easy to hit this number.
The only way I see this under being in trouble is if the Grizzlies ease up on their defensive pressure late in the game.
Take under 222.5 and pair it with Memphis -13.5 and parlay it for +585 odds if you’re feeling particularly bold.
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