You know what? I am in an rambunctious mood. So I am going to make some popcorn, pour a glass of Chardonnay (yeah I know), put the Raid 2 on one screen and this on the other. Hopefully it's a dual pummeling. The Lakers looked so bad the other night I feel like a course correction is coming.

What to make of the Lakers In LA's eleven losses this season, all have been double-digit margins, and while on the surface losing 11 of 31 doesn't seem so bad, four of those eleven losses have come within the past five games. Whatever progress in last Sunday's romp past the Kings disappeared in the subsequent loss to the Pistons on Tuesday. Defense, especially on the perimeter, continues to be an issue for the Lake Show, and not having Austin Reaves and his 26.6 ppg scoring doesn't help the offense, either. Despite two straight losses, Memphis efforts have generally been better in recent weeks, as Ja Morant looks to be close to his best after the 40-point showcase vs. the Sixers on Tuesday. Play Grizzlies

This is more about betting against the Lakers. They are 1-4 in their last five games, and they are averaging 104.5 PPG over that span (fewest in NBA). The points are the difference, give me the dog.

A team that’s ATS value has plummeted from the oddsmakers are the LA Lakers. Despite a strong record, there is a dysfunction that has arose since Lebron James returned to the lineup. Memphis has always been a team that has had solid battles against the Lakers with Ja Morant in the lineup. Take the Grizzlies here.

The Lakers give up the 10th-most assists per game (27.6), and they're coming off a game in which they surrendered 30. Second-year guard Cam Spencer, despite coming off the bench, has cleared this prop total in seven straight games and 10 of his last 11. With the total sitting around 240, I would also play Over 5.5 at plus money.