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The NBA regular season action continues and this Friday, January 20, one of the best games of the day is the Grizzlies vs Lakers, where Darvin Ham’s team will have a tough test.
The Grizzlies are on a 10-game winning streak, not considering Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. And, thanks to this great momentum, they are fighting for first place in the Western Conference with the Nuggets. The Lakers, on the other hand, are currently eliminated and need to start winning soon to prevent the ship from sinking for good.
At JefeBet, you will always find detailed information about the best basketball in the world, so here is everything you need to know about the Grizzlies vs Lakers game that will close the day’s schedule.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Regular Season Game on January 20, 2023
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- When: Friday, January 20, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies
- Regular Season Record: 30-13
The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the 2022-23 NBA season, and of course much of that is due to the brilliant performance of Ja Morant. The star point guard is averaging 30 points per game in the month of January, and every day we see him on the best plays of the day thanks to his spectacular athleticism.
Collectively, the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the best offensive teams in the league, ranking 4th in points, and have the fourth-highest scoring offense in the league with an average of 117.6 per game and are the best rebounding team in the NBA with an average of 49.2 per game..
This will be the first of three meetings the Grizzlies will have against the Lakers this season. The second duel will be on February 28 in Memphis, and the last one in March in Los Angeles.
Betting on the Los Angeles Lakers
- Regular Season Record: 20-24
LeBron James continues to defy all logic, and at 38 years of age, he continues to show an unrelenting level of play in every team performance. The Los Angeles Lakers star is averaging 35.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in six games in January.
In 42 career games against the Grizzlies, James has averages of 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 51.7% shooting from the field and 37.7% shooting from long distance.
The Lakers have lost their last three games to the Grizzlies and it looks very difficult to break that losing streak, as they are still without Anthony Davis. Recent reports have indicated that the star is close to returning, but has not yet received the green light from the medical department.
JefeBet Prediction
The Grizzlies have been relentless in defeating opponents with losing records, as their current winning streak has seen them dispatch the Spurs, Magic, Suns, and Raptors without much trouble.
A game against an inconsistent Lakers team should not be a major inconvenience for Memphis, although it is never easy to have to deal with LeBron James.
James will surely have another outstanding performance, but right now the Grizzlies are far superior in every way and will end up adding another win to their excellent season record.
Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies Spread.
