NBA : Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 29, 2025 8:00PM EDT @ FedEx Forum

Los Angeles usually struggles in defense and experienced pretty rough defeats. Memphis has been terrible in itself, except for a great win against Utah. Both teams have players injured and should have injuries impact rosters being played. The eventual close spread and high total look set for a great contest at FedEx Forum. Will the Lakers rebound, or will the Grizzlies take advantage of the home court?

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Lakers 2.17 , Grizzlies 1.72

Spread: Lakers +2.5 , Grizzlies -2.5

Over/Under: 237.5

Team Recent Performance

Los Angeles Lakers

They lost to the Bulls 117-119 as -4 favorites on March 28, the total going under 237. They defeated Pacers 120-119 on March 27, as slight +0.5 underdogs, covering the spread; the total went over 234. On March 25, they lost to the Magic 106-118 as -4 favorites, failing to cover, with the total going over 217.5. On March 23, they lost a torrent of beating against the Bulls with a 115-146 score as the -10.5 favorites, the total going over 238. They lost to the Bucks 89-118 on March 21 as +8.5 underdogs, and the total fell under 216.

Memphis Grizzlies

On March 28, they fell to an 11-point underdog status and lost to the Thunder, 125-104, as the total went under 237. On March 26, they showed the Jazz no mercy by winning 140-103 as a favorite of 11.5 points, easily covering for the win, obviously over 241.5. On March 22, they found themselves losing to the Clips by a score of 108-128 while getting a six-and-a-half-point head start on the betting lines-the total eclipsing 230 and a half points. On March 20, they failed to cover an under 234 and a half point spread and lost to the Trail Blazers, 115-99, as four-and-a-half-point favorites. On March 18, they were on the losing end of a closely contested game against the Kings, being three-point underdogs going down 132-122, whereby total goes over 237 and a half.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The LA Lakers (7-3) have an edge against the Memphis Grizzlies (3-7) in terms of this matchup, since though both teams are at .500 (5-5) against the spread each has gone over in 7 of their last 10 games. The Lakers score on average 120.5 points a game, whereas the Grizzlies do 115.4 points. The halftime lead for LA is 61.7-55.8. The Lakers shoot the ball at 49.25% efficiency while the Grizzlies are at 43.23%. The rebounding battle is close with the Lakers getting 45.2 boards against the Grizzlies’ 44.5-per-game average. Memphis gets to shoot relatively more threes than LA this game (150/395 vs. 143/375). Memphis has averaged 8.9 steals per game on defense, while LA has 7.3.

Team Injuries Update

Los Angeles Lakers

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF, injury management) and Jarred Vanderbilt (SF, groin) are doubtful for Thursday. Maxi Kleber (SF, foot) is out. Gabe Vincent (PG, knee) is probable for Sunday. Trey Jemison (C, illness) is questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies

Luke Kennard (PG, back), Ja Morant (PG, hamstring), Scotty Pippen Jr. (PG, wrist), and GG Jackson (SF, eye) are questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 237.5.

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