Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/20/2023

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Friday, January 20, 2023

Venue:  Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6.5, Lakers +6.5; Over/Under:  243 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6.5, Lakers +6.5; Over/Under:  243.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies -6.5, Lakers +6.5; Over/Under:  243 points

Memphis Grizzlies:  31-13 (1st place, Southwest Division)

Los Angeles Lakers:  20-25 (5th place, Pacific Division)

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Memphis Grizzlies:  10-0 last 10

Los Angeles Lakers:  6-4 last 10

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 31-13 record overall and they are 11-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on an 11 game winning streak with wins coming against the Toronto Raptors, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sacramento Kings, the Charlotte Hornets, the Orlando Magic, the Utah Jazz, the San Antonio Spurs twice in a row, the Indiana Pacers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. Desmond Bane led the team in points in that game with 25 while Ja Morant was next on the team with 24 points. Ja Morant led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Steven Adams led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.4% from the field, 32.4% from 3-point range, and 72.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.7 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 22-20-2 this season and their O/U record is 22-20-2.

The Lakers are coming into this game with a 20-25 record overall and they are 11-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Sacramento Kings in their last game. LeBron James led the team in points in that game with 32 while Russell Westbrook was next on the team with 19 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 9 while LeBron James led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 48.3% from the field, 32.4% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 20-24-1 this season and their O/U record is 25-20.

The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 6.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers haven't been very good this season with a losing 20-25 record overall and being at home hasn't helped them much either with just an 11-11 home record this year, but they have been playing a lot better in their games lately and they will be looking to bounce back here at home from the loss in their last game. The Grizzlies have been great all year with a 31-13 record overall, one of the best records in the entire NBA, and they are one of the hottest teams right now too as they have won 11 games in a row. They haven't been great in their road games though with just an 11-10 road record and they have been starting to struggle in their games lately as their streak is nearing it's end. The Lakers may not be able to end that streak here but they will keep it close on their home court as they try to bounce back from a close road loss the other night. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.

Grizzlies Lakers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 20, 2023 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 121 Lakers 117.

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Memphis Grizzlies: 29-18 ATS against Pacific division opponents. 53-31 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 14-5 OVER as a road favorite of 6.5 to 12 points.

Los Angeles Lakers: 7-13 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 8-14 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 14-8 OVER after a game where they failed to cover the spread.

Memphis Grizzlies:  D. Green (SG) Mid Feb - Knee.

Los Angeles Lakers:  A. Davis (PF) Late Jan - Foot. A. Reaves (PG) Late Jan - Hamstring. L. Walker IV (SG) Late Jan - Knee.

“(Adams) has been doing what he’s been doing all season . . . manning the boards. He got us the win.” - Ja Morant on Steven Adams after their win against the Cavaliers in their game on Wednesday.

“Late in the game our fouling, not being disciplined, showing our hands all the way throughout the possession was pretty tough as well. We got up against the clock, a too much indecisiveness in terms of shooting it, passing it or driving.” - Darvin Ham after his team’s loss against the Kings in their game on Wednesday.

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Steven Adams

PG Dennis Schroder

SG Patrick Beverley

SF Troy Brown Jr.

PF LeBron James

C Thomas Bryant

PPG: J. Morant (27.4)

APG: J. Morant (7.9)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.3)

PPG: L. James (29.8)

APG: R. Westbrook (7.7)

Reb/G: A. Davis (12.1)

Coaches:

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)

Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (1st season)