Game 5 Lakers vs Grizzlies Predictions, Spread & Player Props to Target

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The supporting cast was stellar, with every starter scoring in double figures, and six overall. Austin Reaves had a team-high 23 points, six assists and four boards, while Anthony Davis had 12 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

AD was hobbled for much of the second half with pain on his side/hip area, but there’s little doubt he’s a go Wednesday.

Their defense has been stellar in the series, ranking first in field-goal shooting defense (41.6%) and second in three-point D, holding Memphis to 30.1%.

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The Grizzlies had themselves a 7-point lead with 5+ minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t seal the deal.

Desmond Bane did much of the heavy lifting, pouring in a game-high 36 points, with seven rebounds and three assists. Ja Morant shot just 8-for-24 from the field for 19 points, adding seven assists and three steals, but re-injured his right hand on a second-half drive.

Jaren Jackson Jr had 14 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. Despite outscoring the Lakers in the paint (58-54), Memphis could not buy a bucket from distance, shooting an abysmal 9-for-42 from three-point range, a paltry 21.4% clip.

Big-talking Dillon Brooks has been a non-factor since calling LeBron old after a Game 2 win. He was ejected in Game 3, and had 11 points in Game 4. He’s averaging 11.3 points in the series, shooting 33.3% from the field and 22.2% from 3-point range.

Lakers vs Grizzlies Prop Bets & Predictions

If there’s one knock on James in this series, it’s his inability to get it cooking from downtown. He’s just 5-for-27 in the series, an 18.5% mark, and he’s only hit two triples in the last three games. Target him to go under at -140 odds.

On the other hand, Jarred Vanderbilt only shoots wide-open threes. He hit 2-for-5 last game, and hitting one pays out at +150.

We’ve hit on Brooks going under in two straight, so why stop now? Taking him to go under 12.5 points pays out at +100.

As for this matchup, the Lakers have gone 4-1 against the spread in the last five against the Grizzlies, though they are only 3-7 ATS in their last 10 at FedEx.

Even though Memphis is 20-18-1 ATS as a home favorite and LA is 15-18-1 ATS as a road underdog, the Lakers aren’t playing. Look for them to close this out in style.