Grizzlies vs. Lakers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 15

Published 2:16 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-8) are favored (-3.5) to extend a four-game winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (13-12) at 9:30 PM ET on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA and FDSSE.

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Grizzlies vs. Lakers Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Grizzlies vs. Lakers Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Grizzlies 118 – Lakers 113

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Spread & Total Prediction for Grizzlies vs. Lakers

  • Pick ATS: Grizzlies (- 3.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Grizzlies (-4.7)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (228.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 231.2
  • The Grizzlies (18-8-0 ATS) have covered the spread 69.2% of the time, 29.2% more often than the Lakers (10-15-0) this year.
  • As a 3.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Los Angeles is 2-5 against the spread compared to the 10-5 ATS record Memphis racks up as a 3.5-point favorite.
  • When it comes to eclipsing the point total in 2024-25, Los Angeles and its opponents don’t do it as often (44% of the time) as Memphis and its opponents (65.4%).
  • As a moneyline favorite this season, the Grizzlies are 14-4, while the Lakers are 1-9 as moneyline underdogs.

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Grizzlies Performance Insights

  • The Grizzlies have a top-five offense this season, ranking best in the league with 122.6 points per game. On defense, they rank 18th with 113.6 points allowed per contest.
  • Memphis ranks third-best in the NBA by pulling down 47.7 rebounds per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, it ranks 18th in the league (44 allowed per contest).
  • With 30.4 dimes per game, the Grizzlies are second-best in the league in the category.
  • Although Memphis is averaging 15.9 turnovers per game (third-worst in NBA), it ranks fifth-best in the league by forcing 15.5 turnovers per contest.
  • The Grizzlies are making 13.4 three-pointers per game (14th-ranked in NBA) this season, while sporting a 35.9% three-point percentage (15th-ranked).

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Lakers Performance Insights

  • At 111.1 points scored per game and 115 points allowed, the Lakers are 19th in the league on offense and 21st on defense.
  • On the boards, Los Angeles is fourth-worst in the NBA in rebounds (40.8 per game). It is 21st in rebounds conceded (44.5 per game).
  • With 26.3 assists per game, the Lakers are 12th in the league.
  • In 2024-25, Los Angeles is seventh in the league in turnovers committed (12.9 per game) and 17th in turnovers forced (13.8).
  • In 2024-25, the Lakers are 24th in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.6 per game) and 20th in 3-point percentage (34.9%).

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