The surging Memphis Grizzlies travel to Los Angeles to play against the Lakers today. These two teams are on a winning streak and playing great basketball. 

They are both led by great players, and this should be an entertaining game to close out the night.

 

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies: Blue Suede Shoes

The Grizzlies are back amongst the best of the west with the return of their leader, Ja Morant. However he is currently week to week with an injury. The Grizzlies are on a three game winning streak, without Morant for the last two games, and scoring 120.9 points per game. 

Scotty Pippen Jr. has put up a triple-double, and Zach Edey is playing better than several anticipated. The Grizzlies have an opportunity to have a great season, but they will need to keep winning in the competitive Western Conference. They are 3-1 in the conference and can move up two games on the Lakers with a win tonight on ESPN.

 

 

 

Los Angeles Lakers: The Watcher

The Los Angeles Lakers have an opportunity to move to 6-0 at home tonight. They are one of the three teams who are undefeated at home, and they are the sole remaining team in the Western Conference. 

The Lakers are 6.5-point favorites tonight and have a starting unit that is playing at an elite level. LeBron James has no sign of slowing down, and Anthony Davis is playing at an MVP level. The spread is in question, but the Lakers are picked to win this game.

 

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineup

Golden State Warriors Starting Lineup

 

 

 

Grizzlies vs. Lakers Predictions & Picks Today: Wednesday, 11/13

Without Morant the Grizzlies could face uncertainty, but the truth is last year allowed the team to have a rhythm without him. 

Pippen is more than capable of leading the team and getting Marcus Smart will be a big boost to the team. So much so that today’s bet is on the Memphis Grizzlies.

 

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies Team Total Over 115.5 (+155 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

The Grizzlies average over 120 points per game while the Lakers allow over 116 points per game. Actually the Lakers allow 0.30 points per game more than they score. Memphis is expected to get a big boost with Marcus Smart returning, and this could be a high scoring game.

In fact it has the highest projected total of the day, 231 points. Yet the Grizzlies are not projected to earn half of those despite their higher points per game total. 

Even with injuries the Grizzlies can put up several points. They are rested and prepared for a tough Western Conference match. Put a unit on them to score the average that the Lakers allow today on ESPN.

 

 

 

Bet Smart, Be Lucky -Iggy-