The Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road tonight to visit LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
My Grizzlies vs Lakers predictions have Anthony Davis continuing his hot start to the campaign with another big game.
Keep reading for my NBA picks for Wednesday, November 13 for more ahead of tonight's 10 p.m. ET tip on ESPN.
Jon Metler also has a bonus Grizzlies vs. Lakers same-game parlay for tonight's clash.
Grizzlies vs Lakers prediction
My best bet
Anthony Davis Over 27.5 points (-115 at bet365)
My analysis
Anthony Davis has faced his fair share of criticism over the years due to numerous injuries. However, he’s stayed relatively healthy, and the Los Angeles Lakers big man is putting himself in the MVP conversation early on.
Davis is averaging 31.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting 57% from the field. He’s recorded four double-doubles and has only missed one of the Lakers’ 10 games. In fact, AD has scored over 30 points in six appearances and has hit the Over in seven.
While the 31-year-old scored just 22 points on Monday against the Toronto Raptors, he suffered an eye injury in the third quarter and didn’t return. That many points in just 25 minutes is impressive. Davis is expected to play tonight and happens to have recent success against the Memphis Grizzlies.
In three games vs. the Grizzlies in 2023-24, Davis averaged 28.7 points. He’s also averaging 31 PPG in five home games this season.
Despite the eye injury, all signs point to AD being the star of the show for Los Angeles as they search for their seventh victory of the young campaign.
Grizzlies vs Lakers same-game parlay
Anthony Davis Over 27.5 points
LeBron James Over 8.5 assists
Lakers moneyline
LeBron James may not be a perennial MVP candidate anymore but he’s still putting up ridiculous numbers for a 39-year-old. The King is averaging 23.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 7.7 rebounds while shooting an impressive 44.4% from 3-point land.
Although James is scoring at a high rate, we’re focusing on his playmaking. Bron is dropping dimes on a nightly basis and truly makes everyone around him better. It’s an underrated skill in James’ game, especially in the latter stages of his career.
The veteran has hit the Over in assists in four of the last five games and has dished out 29 dimes across the previous two contests. Yes, you read that correctly. He had 16 assists vs. Toronto and 13 against Philly on Saturday evening.
Memphis is a pretty solid defensive team but they don’t have Ja Morant and Bron is passing the rock with a ton of confidence.
The Lakers have won four of the last six games against the Grizzlies and Ja is of course a massive piece who will be missed. To make matters worse for the visitors, Desmond Bane is also sidelined with an oblique injury.
The Grizzlies will be relying on Jaren Jackson Jr., Santi Aldama, and Scotty Pippen. The Lakers, meanwhile, have a relatively clean bill of health and are 5-0 on their home court.
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Grizzlies vs Lakers odds
Grizzlies vs Lakers live odds
Grizzlies vs Lakers opening odds
- Spread: Memphis +6.5 (-110) | Los Angeles -6.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Memphis+225 | Los Angeles -275
- Over/Under: Over 231 (-110) | Under 231 (-110)
Odds courtesy of bet365
Grizzlies vs Lakers spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last six home games.
- The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last six overall.
- The Over has hit in five straight meetings between LA and Memphis.
Grizzlies vs Lakers trend
The Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 49 games (+20.75 Units / 17% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Grizzlies vs. Lakers.
How to watch Grizzlies vs Lakers
| Location: | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, LA |
| Date: | Wednesday, 11-12-2024 |
| Tip-off: | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | ESPN |
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