Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/25
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-137) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+115) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies (-2.5) are currently 5th in the West, while the Lakers are 4th. The over/under line for this game is 237.5.
This game will be played at the FedExForum in Memphis. The Lakers are 44-29 and 1st in the Pacific Division, while the Grizzlies are 44-29 and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The game will be televised on SN-LA.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 29th.
WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-134 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 17 threes.
Can the Lakers Grab a Win in Memphis?
The Lakers fell to 44-29 on the season after a 119-117 road loss to the Bulls on Thursday. Los Angeles entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 236, just under the O/U line of 237.
After a strong 2nd and 3rd quarter, the Lakers led 91-75 going into the 4th. However, the Bulls stormed back with a 44-point final quarter, including an 11-0 run, to complete the comeback.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 30 points in their 119-117 loss to the Bulls, shooting 58.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 33.3%. Luka Dončić added 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, though he shot just 36.4%, making 4 threes at 33.3%.
The Lakers shot 49.5% overall, but struggled from deep, hitting 29.3% with 12 made threes. Jaxson Hayes contributed 19 points, shooting 81.8%, while Reaves scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter and 9 more in the 4th.
The Lakers put together a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, holding the Bulls to just 17 points, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 44 points, which led to a 119-117 loss. Overall, they gave up 19 threes on 43% shooting from beyond the arc.
Los Angeles sent Chicago to the line 22 times, where the Bulls converted 14 free throws. The Lakers finished with 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 7 blocks.
Will the Memphis Defense Show Up at Home?
The Grizzlies fell to 44-29 on the season after a 125-104 road loss to the Thunder on Thursday. Memphis entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the 237-point line.
A 17-0 Thunder run turned the game, as they went from leading 59-58 to 75-59. Memphis fought back to trail 91-89 entering the 4th quarter, but they were outscored 34-15 in the final period.
In their 125-104 loss to the Thunder, the Grizzlies shot 41.8% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 38.1% rate. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.
Scotty Pippen Jr. added 17 points, 12 of which came in the 1st quarter, and Jaylen Wells contributed 13 points. Jackson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter and added 9 points in the 2nd.
The Grizzlies couldn’t find a defensive rhythm on Thursday, allowing 125 points to the Thunder. Memphis gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 4th, with Oklahoma City shooting 48% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 13 threes, shooting 41%. Memphis also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 24 free throws. The Grizzlies recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.