Memphis Grizzlies
LA Lakers
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Grizzlies vs Lakers

The Memphis Grizzlies tip off against 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.

Will Grizzlies Stay Within Touching Distance?

There’s some great value on the spread and we like the Grizzlies at +6.5. We’re happy to take them with this advantage against the Lakers at -114.

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8 Lakers Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

When Memphis Grizzlies and LA Lakers met on Friday night, the Lakers claimed a 128-121 win at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Doncic totalled 34 points for the Lakers, with LeBron James registering 31 and Jake LaRavia 21. Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 25 points for the Grizzlies, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 20, with Ja Morant totaling 16 points and 11 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers have racked up five straight victories over the Grizzlies. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Grizzlies logo Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
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Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Grizzlies are averaging 121.9 points, 44.0 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 8.7 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.7 points and 47.4 rebounds per matchup.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.0 points, Santi Aldama 7.2 rebounds and Cam Spencer 6.4 assists along with 2.7 (52.9%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.1 points, 41.9 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.3 points and 42.4 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.5 points, 7.4 assists and 2.4 (27.0%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 6.4 rebounds.

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on Grizzlies putting up a fight in this NBA matchup and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -114 when it comes to the +6.5 that is available.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Grizzlies vs Lakers stats:

  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Grizzlies in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games against Grizzlies.

Grizzlies +6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LeBron James Under 6.5 Assists -141 BetMGM logo

LeBron James (Lakers) hasn't covered the 6.5 assists total in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re happy to wager him to fall short of the Player Assists line and this option can be backed at odds of -141.

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Santi Aldama Over 14.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies) has averaged 18.6 points in the past 5 games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -105.

Latest Santi Aldama Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Grizzlies +5
Totals Under 240.5
Player Assists LeBron James Under 6.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Grizzlies to cover the +5 spread along with Under 240.5. Add in LeBron James (Lakers) to get Under 6.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Grizzlies Grizzlies logo 115 - 118 Lakers logo Lakers

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 118-115 win for the Lakers. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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.

Latest Odds Suggest Lakers Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites LA Lakers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -233 about them triumphing means a 70% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Memphis Grizzlies are trading at +190.

The spread is currently 6, with the total points line at 238.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 238.5, then the odds are -106.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

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

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -120 that he goes Over 34.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-106
Under 23.5
-127
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 21.5
-123
Under 21.5
-108
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Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-123
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+104
Under 8.5
-139
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 8.5
-106
Under 8.5
-127
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-147
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Cedric Coward (Grizzlies)
Over 3.5
+123
Under 3.5
-164
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-147
Under 8.5
+110
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+108
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-143
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Cedric Coward (Grizzlies)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-137
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Lakers Have Owned Recent Head-to-Heads at Crypto.com Arena

The Lakers have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, putting up 121.90 points on average and giving up 121.00.

The Grizzlies have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, posting 118.90 points per matchup while yielding 117.20.

In their last matchup at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers came out on top 128-121 against the Grizzlies. Over the previous 10 head-to-head clashes at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have collected nine victories, while the Grizzlies have one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O238.5 U238.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 6-4 242.90 121.90 121.00 6 4
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Away Stats 6-4 236.10 118.90 117.20 4 6
  • 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
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 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. 32 30.13 594 64 18.6 2.0 1.6 5.6 1.5 0.9
Ja Morant 18 28.34 342 136 19.0 7.6 0.9 3.2 0.2 1.0
Santi Aldama 34 28.01 487 100 14.3 2.9 1.7 6.7 0.7 1.0

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 25 36.31 839 217 33.6 8.7 3.3 8.1 0.6 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 16 33.08 335 104 20.9 6.5 1.5 5.1 0.6 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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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

02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
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

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 30 5 0.857 122.4 107.1 15.3 17-2 13-3 6-2 24-5 6-4 4W
Pistons 26 9 0.743 118.8 112.7 6.1 13-3 13-6 6-3 18-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 25 10 0.714 119.7 114.2 5.5 12-5 13-5 7-0 14-8 7-3 1L
Nuggets 23 12 0.657 124.3 118.1 6.2 10-5 13-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 2L
Knicks 23 12 0.657 120.5 115 5.5 15-4 8-8 5-3 18-10 5-5 3L
Rockets 21 11 0.656 120 111.4 8.6 10-2 11-9 2-4 11-10 5-5 1L
Lakers 21 11 0.656 117.2 117.4 -0.2 9-6 12-5 4-4 16-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 22 12 0.647 117.9 110.7 7.2 10-5 12-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 23 13 0.639 119.6 114.6 5 12-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 2W
Suns 20 14 0.588 115.5 113.4 2.1 11-5 9-9 8-4 18-12 6-4 1W
Raptors 21 15 0.583 114.4 112.6 1.8 11-8 10-7 3-6 18-10 6-4 1W
76ers 19 14 0.576 117 116.1 0.9 9-8 10-6 7-3 14-12 6-4 3W
Heat 20 16 0.556 120.8 117.3 3.5 13-6 7-10 3-3 12-10 6-4 1W
Magic 20 16 0.556 117.1 115.4 1.7 12-6 8-10 5-3 14-12 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 20 17 0.541 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 7-8 6-3 13-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 19 17 0.528 115.2 113.9 1.3 11-5 8-12 4-2 13-11 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 18 0.486 118.3 121.8 -3.5 10-9 7-9 3-6 13-12 7-3 1L
Hawks 17 20 0.459 119 119.9 -0.9 6-11 11-9 4-3 10-14 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 16 20 0.444 116.3 119.6 -3.3 7-9 9-11 3-4 13-13 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 19 0.441 116 116.9 -0.9 7-9 8-10 4-3 13-10 4-6 3L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 13 23 0.361 113.5 117.5 -4 10-10 3-13 3-6 7-16 3-7 1W
Clippers 12 22 0.353 112.4 114.6 -2.2 8-9 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 1L
Jazz 12 22 0.353 119.7 126.7 -7 8-11 4-11 0-6 7-16 3-7 3L
Hornets 12 23 0.343 115.8 118.5 -2.7 7-10 5-13 4-4 11-16 5-5 1W
Nets 11 22 0.333 109.5 114.3 -4.8 5-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 1W
Wizards 9 25 0.265 113.4 124.4 -11 5-12 4-13 1-4 6-17 5-5 1L
Kings 8 27 0.229 110.6 122.5 -11.9 5-11 3-16 1-6 6-22 2-8 4L
Pelicans 8 29 0.216 115.2 123.1 -7.9 6-16 2-13 3-6 4-22 3-7 7L
Pacers 6 30 0.167 110.6 119.7 -9.1 5-14 1-16 2-6 4-18 0-10 12L
  • 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