Memphis @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Memphis Grizzlies rank 1stworst in in the league with only 6.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Ja Morant is expected to experience a decrease in production across the board due to being on the road in this contest.

The clash with Bismack Biyombo ranks in the 3rd percentile for difficulty with opposing starting Cs nailing a mere 0.3 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year when they are on their home court. The Lakers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Taurean Prince has converted 2.9 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games, 0.8 more than he's made over the course of the year. The 3rd-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA on the road this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Lakers. This year, the other team has snagged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (diminishing possessions that could otherwise generate added chances for offense). Taurean Prince has converted 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 23.8% higher than he's sunk in all games this season.

Out of all players in the league, Bismack Biyombo lands in the 6th percentile for three-point attempts on the road, registering 0.0 per game this year. Bismack Biyombo has averaged 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, a significant increase from his 1.9 fouls per game last year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Memphis Grizzlies rank 1stworst in in the league with only 6.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Out of all players in the league, Bismack Biyombo lands in the 4th percentile for foul-shot prowess when playing on the road with a a poor 40.5% rate this year. The matchup with Anthony Davis in terms of getting to the charity stripe comes in at the 17th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs attempting only 2.2 free throws per game this year when they are playing on the road.

Compared to last season's 43.3% rate, Cam Reddish's field goal prowess has decreased this season to 34.9%. The matchup vs. the Grizzlies is a challenging one for field goals; the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 15th-least baskets per game in the NBA this year (4.3). The Lakers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

LeBron James has sunk just 9.3 field goals per game this year, quite a bit lower than his 10.7 mark last year. The Lakers have been the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

With respect to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a favorable one for 3-point attempts; the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 30th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8). The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year. The Memphis Grizzlies will likely get a boost in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). The Los Angeles Lakers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.7) in the league to opposing teams over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 20.8 points per game this year, ranking him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 89th percentile. Jaren Jackson Jr. has sunk 2.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 0.6 more than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. ranks in the 80th percentile for playing time, compiling an enormous 30.8 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. With respect to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. This year, opposing starting PFs have tallied 5.6 3-point attempts per game (30th-most in the league) against the Lakers, designating this as a good matchup.

Luke Kennard has attempted 5.9 three-point shots per game this season, a big improvement over his 4.5 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Luke Kennard measures in the 11th percentile for personal fouls, posting a lowly 0.8 fouls per game this year. With respect to shots from behind the three-point arc, the 5th-most aggressive offense in the league this year has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-fastest pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year. The Memphis Grizzlies will likely get a boost in opportunities today from sharing the court with the 3rd-speediest tempo home offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

The 3rd-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Memphis Grizzlies have played at the 8th-speediest pace-of-play in the NBA on the road this year, which ought to lead to more opportunities for the Lakers. This year, the other team has snagged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (7th-lowest in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies (diminishing possessions that could otherwise generate added chances for offense). In regard to drawing fouls, the Los Angeles Lakers's exceptional 24.5 free throws per game ranks 7th-best in the NBA this year. Christian Wood will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to boost stat production for all stats.