Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies NBA Picks & Predictions 3/24/2018

Saturday, March 24, 2018

FedExForum

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The Los Angeles Lakers travel to FedExForum to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles as 3 point favorites.

The Lakers come into this game with an overall record of 31-40. They are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of -1.6 as they are averaging 108.6 points per game while giving up 110.2 per contest. The Grizzlies have an overall mark of 19-53. They currently are 5th in the Southwest Division. They are averaging 98.8 points per contest and giving up 104.9, which is a point differential of -6.1.

Valuable Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are 37-34-0 against the spread

The Los Angeles Lakers are 37-33-1 against the over/under

Important Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Memphis Grizzlies are 30-40-2 against the spread

The Memphis Grizzlies are 32-39-1 against the over/under

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

03/05/18 F Brandon Ingram Hip is out indefinitely
03/01/18 G Josh Hart Hand is out indefinitely

Key Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

11/17/17 PG Mike Conley Achilles is out for season
03/23/18 G Andrew Harrison Wrist is probable Saturday vs LA Lakers

Player Spotlight

Julius Randle averages 16 points per game in 26.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.5 assists per contest and 7.9 rebounds per game for Los Angeles. His field goal percentage is 57% for the year while his free throw percentage is 70%. Kyle Kuzma comes into this contest averaging 15.7 points per game while playing 30.4 minutes per night so far this season for the Lakers. He pulls down 6.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 72%.

Player Spotlight

JaMychal Green averages 10.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 27.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 8.3 rebounds per contest and 1.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 73%. Marc Gasol averages 17.5 points per game while playing 33.7 minutes per contest this year for the Grizzlies. He grabs 8.4 rebounds per game and has 4.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 41% and his free throw percentage currently is at 83%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Lakers allow 110.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 26th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 14th and 6th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 44.8 rebounds a game which ranks 24th, and they give up 23.6 assists per contest which puts them in 18th place in the league. They force 14.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 20th in the league. Los Angeles averages 108.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 9th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -1.62 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 14th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 29th in the league. They average 46.3 rebounds per game and 23.8 assists per game, which ranks them 2nd and 7th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 2nd with 15.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Grizzlies surrender 104.9 points per contest, which ranks them 11th in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 15th and 19th in those defensive statistics. They rank 8th with 21.7 assists allowed per contest, and 12th with 42.5 rebounds surrendered per game. The Grizzlies are 21st in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.7 per game this season. Memphis is 30th in the league with 98.8 points per game this year. They are 27th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -6.13. They shoot 35% from 3-point range, which is good for 27th in the NBA. They are 29th in the league in rebounding with 40.7 boards per game and 26th in assists per contest with 21.4. The Grizzlies are 8th in turnovers per game with 14.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Lakers are 23rd in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.6, and their defensive rating of 108.2 is ranked 18th. In terms of pace they are 1st in the league with 100.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 16th. As a team they are 21st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 18th in the league. Los Angeles is 6th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 21st in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Memphis is 4th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 12th in the NBA. The Grizzlies are 28th in the league in defensive rating with 110.6, and their offensive rating of 104.2 is ranked 10th. They are 30th in the NBA in pace with 94.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 29th. As a unit they are 27th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 21st in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Lakers/Grizzlies NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles -3

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