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.
This pick was released to clients on January 02, 2015 at 10:48AM ET.
NBA
Memphis at Los Angeles
January 2, 2015
10:35 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Memphis -4.5 (-115) (risk 1.5 to return 2.8)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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