Malik Beasley Points Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-120/-108).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Malik Beasley has attempted 6.6 shots from downtown per game playing at home this year, placing him in the 91st percentile out of all players in the league.
The matchup against the Grizzlies is a difficult one for scoring; opposing squads have shot for the lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (45.5%).
The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 3rd-speediest pace in the NBA this year.
The Grizzlies have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games without the home court advantage, which ought to increase opportunities for the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).
Favors Under
Malik Beasley has sunk 37.7% of his shot attempts from the field playing at home this year, ranking in the 17th percentile out of all players in the league.
The Los Angeles Lakers rank as the least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league this year.
The Grizzlies have given up the 7th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.0) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
This matchup may be a positive one for getting to the free throw line; when the Grizzlies are away from home, opposing squads have attempted a monstrous 25.9 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (5th-most in the NBA).