Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Preview and Prediction | Nov 13, 2024   

The LA Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies for round 2 of their regular season skirmish with the action moving to the Crypto.Com Arena on Wednesday. The Purple and Gold will look to extend their unbeaten 5-0 record at home when they face a wounded Grizzlies unit that will be without big guns Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. All signs point to a payback game, especially after Morant's gloating after handing LA an embarrassing 131-114 loss during their damp 1-4 road trip.

The good news for the Lakers will be Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura's availability which bolsters their frontcourt. The center's eye injury in their last game against the Toronto Raptors saw him go down and stomp his feet on the hardwood in pain. Davis was ruled out after looking at his usual self with 22 points before the end of the third quarter. Now, his availability should mean an advantage Lakers as they try and build another winning streak. They are 3-2 in their last five games and a win on Wednesday sets the tone for their back-to-back later this week.

That said, Memphis cannot be taken lightly despite their short-handed lineup. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Scotty Pippen Jr, who looks like a man on a mission, especially against his former side have ensured that their two-way performances have kept the Grizzlies on the winning path. Jackson's efforts have been the side win against the Washington Wizards and the Portland Trail Blazers. While the consensus is that these were winnable games, the consecutive victories will see them come in with confidence and momentum.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers preview, predicted starting lineups, betting tips, odds, and prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers matchup tips off at 10 pm ET. The matchup will be televised on ESPN. Local coverage will be on Spectrum SportsNet and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Memphis. The game can be streamed live on Fubo TV (regional restrictions may apply) and on the NBA app with a subscription to the NBA League Pass. ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW and ESPN 92.9FM/680AM provide live commentary of the contest.

Here's a look at the odds as listed ahead of the midweek skirmish.

Teams	Spread	Total (o/u)	Moneyline
Memphis Grizzlies	+6.5	o230.5 (-110)	+210
LA Lakers	-6.5	u230.5 (-110)	-259

Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Preview

LeBron James and Ja Morant went at it when both stalwarts squared off last time. From celebrations to digs, there was enough fuel to stoke a solid rivalry. Morant and Memphis had the last laugh and the guard also took a no-holds-barred shot at the Lakers. Now, James with his back-to-back triple-double run will be keen to dominate the Grizzlies — short-handed or not.

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey are a dangerous frontcourt combination and have been more than a handful for their opponents. The Lakers gave up well over 50 points in the paint and that error was a key factor in their blowout loss to the Grizzlies. What works for the Lakers is the bench production that can better the visitors if they manage to tighten their defense against the starters. This would mean the likes of Dalton Knecht and Gabe Vincent going about their game plans to be the spark LA needs off the bench.

Memphis is 14th on defense allowing their opponents to score over 114 points per contest. They are third in the league in scoring as they prop just over 120 points per game. LA is averaging 112 points per game to be placed seventh on scoring offense and has seen marginal improvement with 23rd-placed defense as they allow their opponents to score 116 points per game.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups

The Grizzlies are likely to stick to the starting five that took the floor against the Blazers earlier.

Position	Player
PG	Scotty Pippen Jr.
SG	Jaylen Wells
SF	Brandon Clarke
PF	Jaren Jackson Jr.
C	Santi Aldama

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report (Nov. 13): Desmond Bane (oblique), Ja Morant (hip), and GG Jackson (right metatarsal) are out. Brandon Clarke (Toe soreness) and Marcus Smart (ankle) are questionable.

The Lakers will a fit-again Davis will stick to the same lineup they did in their last game.

Position	Player
PG	Austin Reaves
SG	Cam Reddish
SF	Rui Hachimura
PF	LeBron James
C	Anthony Davis

LA Lakers Injury Report (Nov. 13): D'Angelo Russell (illness) is probable, and Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is questionable. Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Wood (knee) are out.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Betting Tips

Jaren Jackson Jr. will be a player to watch out for with an o/u of -120/-125 on points. Santi Aldama is -115/+100 on points. Scotty Pippen Jr. is listed -106/-120 on points and rebounds. For the Lakers, LeBron James is a profitable bet as he comes in with an o/u of -109/-115 on points. Anthony Davis is -120/-104 on points. Austin Reaves is -110/-110 on points.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction

The Lakers may have suffered a shock defeat, but like the Grizzlies, they have momentum on their side. They also have health that gives them the advantage over a banged-up Memphis team. Expect LeBron James to have a solid outing and mark a win for the Lakers as they continue to dominate at home.