Looking for Lakers vs. Grizzlies predictions? We have you covered as the Grizzlies travel to take on the Lakers on Friday, Jan 5 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 227 with the Lakers favored by 4.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Grizzlies player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Odds
- Spread: Lakers -4.5
- Total 227
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 5
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: ESPN
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Memphis has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Los Angeles has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 114 points per game while allowing 119. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
No Pressure for Memphis as Away Dogs
Heading into today’s game vs. the Lakers, the Grizzlies are 11-23 overall and are looking to get back to .500. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 13th place and are 4th in the Southwest division.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies’ offense finished with 111 points, which is very similar to their season average of 106.9 points per game. Ja Morant led the team in scoring with 28 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in 24 points.
On the season, the Memphis Grizzlies are giving up 113.4 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been a bit worse, allowing 119.2 points per game, which is 22nd in the league during that stretch.
So far this season, opponents have made 55.9% of their three-point attempts against the Grizzlies, which is 24th in the NBA. On the season, Memphis is 20th in three-point attempts allowed per game at 36.2.
Overall, Memphis is 10th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.4%. Inside the arc, they are 4th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.8%.
Can Los Angeles Pull Off a Home Win?
With their overall record at 17-18, the Lakers will have a .500 record if they win against the Grizzlies. In Western Conference games, the Lakers are 13-11 compared to 4-7 in non-conference games, giving them an overall record of 17-18 across 35 games.
In the Lakers’ last game, they scored just 96 points against the Heat. In the game, they shot 4/30 from beyond the arc and had a field goal percentage of 42.2%. This season, the Lakers have been looking to play fast, averaging 100.5 possessions per game. Overall, the Lakers are 25th in field goal attempts per game and have a field goal percentage of 48%.
So far this season, the Lakers have been a solid defensive unit, ranking 16th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 114.6. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 107.7 points per game, which is 3rd in the league.
One area where the Lakers have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 27th in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.1. In their last five games, opponents have shot 40% from three against them.
Despite their struggles defending the three-point line, the Lakers have been able to limit opponents’ free-throw attempts, ranking 2nd in the NBA in made free-throws allowed per game at 19.6.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Davis and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -111. In this game against the Lakers, we suggest betting on the under for Anthony Davis and his points prop set at 28.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 26.
- The Prop: Anthony Davis Under 28.5 Points (-111)
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Lakers, with a final score of 113-107, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Lakers at -4.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 227, and our model predicts the Grizzlies and Lakers to score a combined 220 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Lakers -4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook