Lakers vs. Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 12, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers (45-35) play the Memphis Grizzlies (27-53) as heavy 15.5-point favorites on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on NBA. The matchup’s point total is set at 225.5.

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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -15.5 225.5

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Injury Report as of April 12

Lakers: Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Back), Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Anthony Davis: Probable (Eye), LeBron James: Questionable (Ankle)

Grizzlies: Marcus Smart: Out (Finger), Derrick Rose: Out (Low Back), Ja Morant: Out (Shoulder), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Yuta Watanabe: Out (Personal), Luke Kennard: Out (Knee), Jaren Jackson: Out (Quadricep), John Konchar: Out (Heel), Chimezie Metu: Doubtful (Trade Pending), Desmond Bane: Out (Back), Ziaire Williams: Out (Hip), Santi Aldama: Out (Right Foot), Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Knee), Brandon Clarke: Out (Hand), Lamar Stevens: Out (Adductor)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (+15.5)
Total Pick Over (225.5)

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)
117.9 (7th) Points Scored 105.6 (30th)
117.5 (23rd) Points Allowed 112.5 (11th)
43.2 (18th) Rebounds 42.6 (23rd)
8.2 (30th) Off. Rebounds 10.8 (11th)
11.8 (24th) 3pt Made 13.1 (12th)
28.5 (6th) Assists 24.8 (25th)
13.3 (20th) Turnovers 14.3 (26th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 69 25.5 7.2 8.2 1.2 0.5 2.1
Anthony Davis 74 24.5 12.6 3.5 1.2 2.4 0.4
D’Angelo Russell 74 18.2 3.1 6.3 0.9 0.5 3
Austin Reaves 80 15.8 4.4 5.6 0.8 0.3 1.9
Rui Hachimura 66 13.6 4.3 1.2 0.6 0.4 1.4

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Gregory Jackson 45 13.9 4.1 1.3 0.5 0.5 2
Scotty Pippen Jr. 19 12 3.1 4.5 1.7 0.5 1.4
Jake LaRavia 33 9.8 3.6 1.5 0.8 0.3 1.4
Trey Jemison 22 7.2 5.4 1.1 0.5 1.2 0
Zavier Simpson 5 6.4 3.6 4 1.4 0.6 1

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers’ record against the spread is 37-43-0.
  • There have been 45 Lakers games (out of 80) that hit the over this season.
  • In 56 games this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined for more than 225.5 points.
  • The total for this game is 225.5, 9.9 points fewer than the average total in Lakers games thus far this season.
  • The Grizzlies are 38-41-1 against the spread this season.
  • As a 15.5-point underdog or greater, Memphis has one win ATS (1-1) this year.
  • The Grizzlies have seen 36 of their 80 games hit the over.
  • So far this year, 25 Memphis’ games have featured over 225.5 points scored.
  • The over/under for this game is 7.4 points higher than the average scoring total for Grizzlies games of 218.1.

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