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Memphis at Los Angeles

January 2, 2015
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Memphis is a powerhouse team all around with great records both home and away. They are #11 in the NBA in field goal shooting defense, plus #5 in points allowed. The Grizzlies are 19-9-2 ATS against the NBA Pacific Division. The Grizzlies earned a 95-87 victory Tuesday against San Antonio, as Mike Conley had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists. They face a Los Angeles Lakers team that plays no defense at #30 in points allowed and #29 in field goal shooting defense, allowing .477% (only Minnesota is worse). The Lakers are 0-3-1 ATS following a spread cover. Memphis has won eight of 10 against Los Angeles with two of the victories coming this season, the latest a 99-93 win at Staples Center on Nov. 26. The road team is 3-1-3 ATS in the last seven meetings and the visitors hold all the matchup cards in this one. Lay the points on Memphis.

1.5 units on Memphis -4.5 (-115) (risk 1.5 to return 2.8)
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