The Memphis Grizzlies (38-25) and Los Angeles Lakers (31-34) meet Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs Sunday in a 135-129 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. Memphis blew a 16-point 2nd-half lead in the 1st game of G Ja Morant being away from the team.
The Lakers covered as 5-point home underdogs Sunday in a 113-105 win vs. the Golden State Warriors. C Anthony Davis scored a game-high 39 points as Los Angeles improved to 3-3 in its last 6 games without F LeBron James.
This season’s series is tied 1-1 with the Over going 0-1-1. Memphis covered as a 9-point home favorite in the most recent meeting on Feb. 28 with a 121-109 win as the 230 total pushed.
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Grizzlies at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:39 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Lakers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +1.5 (-108) | Lakers -1.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Grizzlies at Lakers key injuries
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
- F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
- G Ja Morant (not with team) out
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) out
- G D’Angelo Russell (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 114, Grizzlies 105
Moneyline
BET LAKERS (-110).
Los Angeles has been figuring out how to win without James lately, after going 4-8 in its 1st 12 games this season without the 19-time All-Star.
The Grizzlies have lost 3 straight without Morant in the lineup and should struggle to contain Davis, who is averaging 33.8 points over his last 4 games, in the absence of C Steven Adams (knee).
Against the spread
BET LAKERS -1.5 (-112).
There is no need to pay the higher price on the spread, unless you don’t think the Lakers would likely cover the short spread with a victory. Bet the moneyline and/or bet the total.
BET UNDER 224.5 (-112).
The Under is 5-1-1 in Memphis’ last 7 games. The Grizzlies are 20th in points scored over their last 3 contests (113 per game) and should continue to struggle offensively without their leading scorer in Morant.
The Under is 5-0 in Los Angeles’ last 5 at home and the Lakers have allowed the 6th-least amount of points over their last 3 contests (110.7 per game).
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