Grizzlies vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The Grizzlies will visit crypto.com Arena and the Lakers on Friday night on ESPN at 10:00 p.m. ET. With Memphis laying seven points as a road favorite and the total sitting at 242.5, what’s the smart play tonight in this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
571 Memphis Grizzlies (-7) at 572 Los Angeles Lakers (+7); o/u 242.5
10:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 20, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing the Grizzlies when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Memphis Grizzlies DFS Spin
Ja Morant played 32 minutes in Wednesday’s 115-114 win over the Cavaliers, accounting for 24 points (9-of-19 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, and one steal. Morant has dished out seven or more assists in four of his last six games, averaging seven helpers per game over the last two weeks. But the scoring stands out during this stretch, with the electric floor general averaging 29.2 points per game on 52.9% shooting from the field. Morant remains a top-75 player in 9-cat formats for the season, but he’s a top-50 player in 8-cat (punting turnovers). Cleaning up that category will propel Morant toward the top 50 in 9-cat, and he only had one turnover Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
LeBron James (left ankle soreness) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies. James was initially questionable for Wednesday’s loss to the Kings before being cleared and scoring 32 points with a full stat line. Fantasy managers should expect to see him on the court Friday night, which is of the utmost importance as the Lakers continue to wait for Anthony Davis (foot) to return.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Grizzlies are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 Friday games
Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games
Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss
Grizzlies vs. Lakers NBA Prediction:
The over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings between these two teams in L.A., is 10-2 in the Lakers’ last 12 games following an ATS loss and is 5-1 in their last six games played on Friday. On the other side, the over is a perfect 8-0 in the Grizzlies’ last eight games overall, are 8-0 in their last eight games coming off a win and is 4-1 in their last five games following an ATS loss.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: GRIZZLIES/LAKERS OVER 242.5