*10* MASSACRE on LA Lakers.

The Lakers have lost seven straight, and their most recent defeat came on the road at Memphis on Wednesday. They host the Grizzlies in the second game of those home and home series, and I like L.A. to keep the score close in this revenge spot.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - While the Grizzlies have won nine of the last 10 meetings in this series, they've only covered the spread twice during that span. They've failed to cover in five straight trips to the Staples Center.

2. Julius Randle - The 21 year old forward pulled in 14 rebounds in the loss at Memphis, and he's averaging 11.2 rebounds per game. That has him tied for fifth in the NBA with DeMarcus Cousins.

3. X-Factor - The Lakers had covered in seven of eight before failing to cover at Memphis. They are 5-0 ATS in their last five when coming off an ATS loss.

Selection: This is a play on the LA Lakers (10*)