Los Angeles Lakers @ Memphis Grizzlies - November 6, 2024

Alright, folks! Grab your jerseys and get ready for a showdown at FedExForum as the Los Angeles Lakers roll into town to take on our beloved Memphis Grizzlies. This is one of those matchups that gets the blood pumping and the heart racing, especially when you consider how passionate we are about our Grizzlies. But let’s break it down.

The oddsmakers have opened with the Lakers as slight favorites at -1, which honestly feels like a slap in the face to our home team. Sure, they’ve got some big names and a storied history, but we know what our Grizz can do when they’re firing on all cylinders. Memphis has been averaging 119 points per game with an impressive shooting percentage of 49%. They’re not just throwing up bricks; they’re making their shots count! And while their three-point shooting could use a little love at 35%, they still know how to find the basket.

Now, let’s talk defense because that’s where this game will be won or lost. The Grizzlies are grabbing nearly 47 rebounds per game and racking up over seven steals. That’s some serious hustle! However, they need to tighten up on those turnovers—over 16 per game is just too many if you want to beat a team like the Lakers. If they can limit those mistakes and play smart basketball, I believe we’ll see them shine tonight.

On the other side of things, the Lakers come in with a record of 4-3 SU and ATS. They’ve been struggling lately, losing their last outing against Detroit by 12 points. Their offensive stats show they average around 118 points per game with a field goal percentage slightly lower than Memphis at about 48%. They also have decent free throw shooting at nearly 82%, but their assists are lagging behind at just 27 per game—meaning they might struggle to create open looks against our gritty defense.

Now here’s where it gets interesting: both teams have had issues covering spreads recently. The Lakers are only 1-6 SU in their last seven road games while Memphis has dropped four out of its last thirteen contests outright. But don’t sleep on us! We’ve seen this team rise from adversity before.

I’m predicting that tonight’s game will be high-scoring—both teams have shown they can put points on the board—and I expect it to go OVER that total of 227.5 set by oddsmakers. With both offenses clicking and defenses needing improvement, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see fireworks!

So here’s my bold prediction: The Grizzlies pull off an upset victory tonight! Not only do I think they’ll win outright, but they’ll also cover that spread easily as underdogs in front of our home crowd. Let’s rally together and bleed those colors loud and proud! Go Grizzlies!