Grizzlies – Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers will square off in what seems to be a one sided NBA clash, as Memphis is rated as a 10 point spread favorite by the bookies.

The Grizzlies (16-16, 9-6 home) have been surprisingly inconsistent this season. The hosts were regarded as one of the most steady, consistent and trustworthy teams in the league, but a poor start and some roster changes transformed Memphis into a team that can lost by 50 today, but win against a contender the next day. Memphis is on the back of 2 consecutive losses and are still trying to figure things out, but time is not on their side and they need to step it up in order to make the playoffs in the strong Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers (5-25, 3-16 away) have affirmed themselves as the second worst team in the league this season ahead of perennial losets Philadelphia. The Lakers are dirt poor and the only highlight for them is making the most of Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour, as the NBA legend will retire this season. LA lost its last two matches by a wide margin and the most interesting fact about this team is that they are simply unable to cope with top sides.

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Lakers can make some upsets here and there, especially if Kobe has a good day, but only against low level teams. LA is totally useless against the top sides in the league. The last two weeks came to confirm this: La played 6 times against top sides (Houston twice, OKC twice, Clippers and Spurs), losing all matches by an average of 26 points! Their best game against good teams was a 10 point home loss to the Clippers a few nights ago, but Clippers led by as many as 28 points in the 4th quarter and simply took the foot of the gas late on.

Memphis might not look like a championship contender right now, but this team is the real deal and they will surely get it together sooner rather than later. Even now, Memphis is playing decent basketball and against a team like LA, which is totally futile against good sides, Memphis should win easily.

I just love the odds and the spread here, it’s lower than it should be because Memphis is not playing well, but against a dirt poor team like the Lakers, which is always blown out by good sides, Memphis will surely find its groove.

The matchup between Memphis, a solid team tactically and defensively and LA, a chaotic offensive side, also greatly favors the Grizzlies, as they will easily play their game against a poor defensive team like LA, while also limiting them in points.

I can see Memphis running away with this easily. My tip is Memphis to cover the 10 point spread and, as I am very confident on this one, I will invest maximum stakes on this bet. Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies – Los Angeles Lakers 105 – 87.

Pick: Grizzlies (-10 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.87 @ Sbobet
Stake: 10
Possible profit: 8.70
Event date: 27 December