The Los Angeles Lakers (29-32) go up against the Memphis Grizzlies (36-23) Tuesday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers impressively came back from a 27-point deficit to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs in their 111-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Los Angeles has won 3 games in a row and is half a game back from the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference.
The Grizzlies covered as 3-point home favorites in Saturday’s 112-94 win over the Denver Nuggets. Memphis has gone 5-5 in its last 10 games despite being the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
The Lakers and the Grizzlies are meeting for the 2nd time this season. LA covered and won as 7-point underdogs 122-121 on Jan. 22 and the 243.5 Under connected.
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Lakers at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Grizzlies -390 (bet $390 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +9.5 (-118) | Grizzlies -9.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Lakers at Grizzlies key injuries
Lakers
- F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) out
- G D’Angelo Russell (ankle) doubtful
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 116, Lakers 111
Moneyline
AVOID.
While the Grizzlies should secure the win at home, the Lakers are more equipped to play without James on the floor following the trade deadline and the profit would be minimal if Memphis wins.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS +9.5 (-118).
Even with the Lakers not having James available, they still are expected to have Davis, F Jarred Vanderbilt, G Malik Beasley, and G Dennis Schroder. The Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record and the Grizzlies are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Over/Under
Even with these teams being top 6 in pace this season, James being sidelined will likely slow the game down, making UNDER 231.5 (-115) the pick in this matchup. The Lakers are 5-1 to the Under in their last 6 games overall and the Grizzlies are 6-1 to the Under in their last 7 home games.
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