Lakers vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 27, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 27, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers (40-32) hit the court against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-48) as 5-point favorites on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on BSSE. The matchup has a 224 point total.

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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -5 224

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Injury Report as of March 27

Lakers: Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee), LeBron James: Out (Ankle), Colin Castleton: Out (Wrist), Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Back)

Grizzlies: Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Ziaire Williams: Out (Hip), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Brandon Clarke: Questionable (Achilles), John Konchar: Doubtful (Heel), Vince Williams Jr.: Doubtful (Knee), Luke Kennard: Out (Personal), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Personal), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Personal)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (+5)
Total Pick Over (224)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
117.8 (8th) Points Scored 105.9 (30th)
117.7 (23rd) Points Allowed 112.8 (11th)
43.0 (18th) Rebounds 42.2 (24th)
8.2 (30th) Off. Rebounds 10.5 (17th)
11.7 (22nd) 3pt Made 13.3 (10th)
28.6 (6th) Assists 24.8 (24th)
13.2 (20th) Turnovers 14.3 (26th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Davis 68 24.7 12.6 3.6 1.2 2.4 0.4
D’Angelo Russell 66 18.2 3.1 6.4 0.9 0.5 2.9
Austin Reaves 72 16.1 4.3 5.6 0.8 0.3 1.9
Rui Hachimura 58 12.8 3.9 1.1 0.6 0.3 1.3
Spencer Dinwiddie 48 12.6 3.3 6 0.8 0.2 1.9

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 41 23.7 4.4 5.2 1 0.5 3.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 62 22.4 5.5 2.3 1.1 1.6 1.8
Gregory Jackson 37 13.8 3.9 1 0.5 0.5 2.1
Lamar Stevens 13 11.8 4.8 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.5
Scotty Pippen Jr. 11 11.6 3.3 4.7 1.3 0.5 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers’ record against the spread is 33-39-0.
  • Los Angeles has an ATS record of 10-10 as 5-point favorites or greater.
  • The Lakers have seen 40 of their 72 games hit the over.
  • Los Angeles and its opponent have broken the 224-point mark 51 times this season.
  • Lakers games have had an average of 235.6 points this season, 11.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Grizzlies’ record against the spread is 34-37-1.
  • Against the spread, as a 5-point underdog or more, Memphis is 24-17-1.
  • The Grizzlies have played 72 games this year, and 34 of them have hit the over.
  • Memphis’ games have gone over 224 points on 26 occasions this year.
  • Grizzlies games average 218.7 total points, 5.3 less than the total for this matchup.

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