The Memphis Grizzlies (28-27) will travel to the Staples Center on Friday night to take on the No. 1 seeded Los Angeles Lakers (41-12) in a potential Western Conference playoff matchup. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Grizzlies-Lakers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers: Key injuries
Grizzlies:
- PF Justice Winslow (back) out
- SG Grayson Allen (hip) out
Lakers:
- C Demarcus Cousins (knee) out
- PF Anthony Davis (finger) probable
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Grizzlies vs. Lakers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Lakers 115, Grizzlies 110
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers (-715) are huge moneyline favorites over the Grizzlies (+500) on Friday night. The Lakers have been great at home this season, winning 18 of their 25 games at the Staples Center. However, the Grizzlies have not fared well on the road, going just 12-14 away from home this season. But despite the big odds for the Lakers, PASS on this moneyline bet as there just isn’t enough value on either side.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Lakers (-10.5) are double-digit favorites over the GRIZZLIES +10.5 (-106) on Friday night. While the Lakers have been one of the best teams in the entire NBA this season, they haven’t always done a great job of covering point spreads. They are just 13-11-1 against the spread at home this season. While Memphis is coming off a tough road loss to the Kings on Thursday night, expect them to keep this game close and cover the double-digit point spread.
Over/Under (O/U)
The point total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 234.5 points, which feels a bit high as the Grizzlies are playing in back-to-back road games. While both teams are averaging over 113 points per game, Los Angeles still has one of the top-ranked defenses in the NBA. Expect them to slow the pace down and for the UNDER (-110) to hit in Los Angeles on Friday
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