The Memphis Grizzlies (31-13) and Los Angeles Lakers (20-25) meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies failed to cover the spread as 7.5-point home favorites Wednesday in a 115-114 win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. G Desmond Bane scored a game-high 25 points as Memphis won its 11th straight game. The Grizzlies are 8-13 against the spread (ATS) on the road this season.
The Lakers failed to cover as 2.5-point home favorites Wednesday in a 116-111 loss vs. the Sacramento Kings. Los Angeles blew a 14-point 1st-half lead and lost for the 4th time in 5 games. The Lakers are 7-5 ATS as a home underdog.
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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 6:40 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Lakers +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
- Against the spread: Grizzlies -6.5 (-102) | Lakers +6.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 243.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Grizzlies at Lakers key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Ziaire Williams (non-COVID illness) questionable
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (foot) out
- F LeBron James (ankle) questionable
- G Austin Reaves (hamstring) out
- F Lonnie Walker IV (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 126, Lakers 123
Moneyline
PASS.
The Grizzlies (-230) have won 11 straight but needed a game-winning tip from C Steven Adams to edge the Cavaliers. Memphis may be due for a letdown after pulling out such a close win. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS +6.5 (-118).
Los Angeles needs to bounce back after blowing a double-digit lead vs. a division rival Wednesday. The Lakers have lost 4 of 5 but are 3rd in offensive efficiency over the last 3 games. Look for Los Angeles to tighten up defensively after its most recent loss and to continue scoring at will. Take the points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 243.5 (-112).
The Over is 8-0 in Memphis’ last 8 games and 10-2 in Los Angeles’ last 12 after failing to cover in its previous contest. The Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between these 2 teams in Los Angeles and should hit once again Friday in another high-scoring matchup.
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