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NBA Betting Preview: Grizzlies vs Lakers

The Memphis Grizzlies face the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Don’t Underestimate Grizzlies

We’re delighted to see the Grizzlies have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +4.5 at -112 when they clash with the Lakers.

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8 Lakers Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Memphis Grizzlies have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by Philadelphia 76ers 139-136 (OT) at FedExForum. Ja Morant led the way with 40 points, while Cedric Coward added 28 and Santi Aldama chipped in 15.

LA Lakers were defeated last time out. Crypto.com Arena saw them beaten at home to Detroit Pistons by a 128-106 scoreline. Luka Doncic recorded 30 points and 11 assists, with LeBron James scoring 17 points and Jaxson Hayes 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at FedExForum, with the Lakers claiming the win. Beating the Grizzlies by a 117-112 scoreline. The Lakers have four straight wins against the Grizzlies. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies logo Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
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Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

The Grizzlies have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.7 points, 45.7 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 9.5 steals and 6.3 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.5 points and 47.2 rebounds per contest.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 20.1 points, Santi Aldama 7.2 rebounds and Cam Spencer 6.5 assists along with 2.7 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.8 points, 41.2 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 73.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.8 points and 42.8 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 24.1 points, 6.6 assists and 2.3 (28.0%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 6.8 rebounds.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s the opportunity to back Grizzlies to cover the +4.5 line in this NBA showdown. Betting the underdogs on the spread seems the logical play and there is -112 now available.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Grizzlies vs Lakers stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games.

Grizzlies +4.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Under 35.5 Points -130 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has averaged 25.25 points in the past 4 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -130 that he doesn’t reach this total.

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Cedric Coward Over 13.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Cedric Coward (Grizzlies) has recorded an average of 17.5 points in the past 4 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -112 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Grizzlies +4.5
Totals Under 238.5
Player Points Luka Doncic Under 35.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Grizzlies to cover the +4.5 spread along with Under 238.5. Add in Luka Doncic (Lakers) to score Under 35.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Grizzlies Grizzlies logo 116 - 115 Lakers logo Lakers

For a fun wager, consider backing the Grizzlies to claim a 116-115 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lakers Favorites to Win According to the Books

With a 65% chance of securing victory, LA Lakers are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -185. At +154, Memphis Grizzlies are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 238.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 238.5 can find odds of -106 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Luka Doncic is available at -100 to rack up Over 35.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -130 is available.

Player Points
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-105
Under 23.5
-123
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 22.5
-102
Under 22.5
-127
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Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)
Over 19.5
-109
Under 19.5
-119
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 9.5
+122
Under 9.5
-159
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-143
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-135
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Cam Spencer (Grizzlies)
Over 5.5
+128
Under 5.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
+109
Under 9.5
-141
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+118
Under 8.5
-154
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Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)
Over 7.5
+122
Under 7.5
-159
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Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Lakers Hold Six Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Lakers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 120.90 points on offense and surrendering 120.50 on defense.

The Grizzlies have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 117.00 points per contest and giving up 114.00.

The last time the teams met at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 116-110. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have collected eight wins, while the Grizzlies have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O238.5 U238.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 6-4 241.40 120.90 120.50 5 5
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Away Stats 7-3 231.00 117.00 114.00 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
  • U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaren Jackson Jr. 31 30.13 569 62 18.4 2.0 1.6 5.7 1.5 0.9
Ja Morant 17 28.16 326 125 19.2 7.4 0.9 3.2 0.2 0.9
Santi Aldama 33 27.95 472 97 14.3 2.9 1.7 6.7 0.8 1.0

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 24 36.26 805 209 33.5 8.7 3.4 8.2 0.6 1.5
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 15 32.89 304 98 20.3 6.5 1.5 4.9 0.7 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

30 Dec NBA
76ers 139-136 Grizzlies
28 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 112-116 Wizards
26 Dec NBA
Bucks 104-125 Grizzlies
23 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 137-128 Jazz
22 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 103-119 Thunder
20 Dec NBA
Wizards 130-122 Grizzlies
17 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 116-110 Timberwolves
15 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 121-103 Clippers
12 Dec NBA
Jazz 130-126 Grizzlies
07 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 96-119 Grizzlies

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns
20 Dec NBA
Lakers 88-103 Clippers
18 Dec NBA
Lakers 143-135 Jazz
14 Dec NBA
Lakers 116-114 Suns
10 Dec NBA
Spurs 132-119 Lakers
07 Dec NBA
Lakers 112-108 76ers
05 Dec NBA
Lakers 105-126 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 24 9 0.727 119.9 114.2 5.7 12-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1W
Nuggets 23 10 0.697 125.1 118 7.1 10-5 13-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 10 0.697 121.2 114.6 6.6 15-2 8-8 5-2 18-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Magic 19 15 0.559 116.6 114.9 1.7 11-6 8-9 5-3 13-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 19 16 0.543 119.6 117.1 2.5 12-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Bulls 16 17 0.485 118.8 122.3 -3.5 9-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 7-3 1W
Hawks 16 19 0.457 119.3 120.1 -0.8 6-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Bucks 14 20 0.412 113 115.9 -2.9 8-9 6-11 5-4 12-14 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 14 20 0.412 116.2 120.2 -4 7-9 7-11 3-4 11-13 5-5 1L
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Hornets 11 22 0.333 115.8 118.9 -3.1 7-10 4-12 4-4 10-15 4-6 2L
Nets 10 21 0.323 109.2 114.1 -4.9 4-13 6-8 3-7 8-14 5-5 2L
Wizards 8 24 0.25 113.2 124.7 -11.5 4-11 4-13 1-4 5-17 5-5 1W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 27 0.229 115.6 123.1 -7.5 6-15 2-12 3-6 4-21 5-5 5L
Pacers 6 28 0.176 110.1 119.1 -9 5-13 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak