Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers Prediction and Betting Tips - Jan. 2 | 2025-26 NBA Season

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The Memphis Grizzlies will be on the road to face the LA Lakers in another round of NBA games. It is one of the 10 games scheduled for Friday.

The Grizzlies (15-18) are ninth in the Western Conference. They have won two of their last five games, losing their last matchup 139-136 in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.

Ja Morant recorded 40 points, two rebounds and three assists. Cedric Coward added 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists.

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The Lakers (20-11) are fifth in the West. They have won once in their last five games, with their last game being a 128-106 home defeat against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.

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Luka Doncic recorded 30 points, five rebounds and 11 assists. LeBron James chipped in with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists.


Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers game details

The Grizzlies-Lakers game is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The matchup can be watched on TV via SportsNet LA and FDSSE, and streamed via Fubo.


Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers betting lines

Moneyline: Grizzlies (+140) vs. Lakers (-165)

Spread: Grizzlies (+4.0) vs. Lakers (-4.0)

Total: (O/U): Grizzlies (o240.5) -110 vs. Lakers (u240.5) -110


Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers preview

The Lakers have a better head-to-head record against the Grizzlies. They have met 111 times, and Los Angeles leads with a 70-41 record. The Lakers have dominated the last 10 meetings, with an 8-2 record.

Their last regular-season matchup was on Oct. 31 with the Lakers winning 117-112 on the road. Doncic recorded 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Grizzlies center Jock Landale finished with 16 points and five rebounds.


Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers predicted starting lineups

Grizzlies

PG: Ja Morant | SG: Cedric Coward | SF: Jaylen Wells | PF: Santi Aldama | C: Jaren Jackson Jr.

Lakers

PG - Luka Doncic | SG - Marcus Smart | SF- Jake LaRavia | PF - LeBron James | C - Deandre Ayton

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.


Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers betting tips

Ja Morant has an over/under of 21.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 19.2 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

Meanwhile, Luka Doncic has an over/under of 34.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 33.5 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.


Game prediction

The Lakers are the favorites to win against the Grizzlies. They have a 62.3% win probability compared to Grizzlies' 41.7%.

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