The Memphis Grizzlies (15-19) and Los Angeles Lakers (21-11) meet Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET from crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Lakers lead 2-0
The Lakers beat the Grizzlies 128-121 Friday and covered as a 5-point home favorite. The Over (241.5) cashed. F Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way for the Grizzlies with 25 points while Lakers G Luka Doncic scored a game-high 34 points. Los Angeles took down Memphis earlier in the season, winning 117-112 as a 2-point road underdog as the Under (238.5) hit.
The Lakers have traded off winning and losing over their last 4 games, going 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in those. They are 18-14 ATS on the season.
The Grizzlies have come up short in 3 straight games, losing each by single digits and failing to cover in all 3. Memphis is 16-18 ATS on the season.
Grizzlies at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Lakers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +4.5 (-100) | Lakers -4.5 (-120)Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Grizzlies at Lakers key injuries
Grizzlies
F Santi Aldama (ankle) questionableF Brandon Clarke (calf) outC Zach Edey (ankle) outG Ty Jerome (calf) outG Ja Morant (calf) questionableG Vince Williams Jr. (patellar) out
Lakers
F Rui Hachimura (calf) outG Austin Reaves (calf) outG Gabe Vincent (lumbar back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Lakers picks and predictionsPrediction
Lakers 122, Grizzlies 114
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Lakers (-210), especially at home, should come out on top yet are far too expensive to consider.
BET LAKERS -4.5 (-120).
The Lakers are the far healthier side and have dominated the Grizzlies this season, going 2-0 straight up and ATS. They have covered in 2 straight games as a favorite, as well.
Memphis, which could be short Morant — or at least have its star less than 100% — is 1-2 ATS across its last 3 games as an underdog. The team of late has been atrocious defensively, as well, allowing at least 116 points in 6 of its last 7 games.
Considering those trends, take LAKERS -4.5 (-120).
BET UNDER 240.5 (-110).
The Lakers should want to slow the tempo. Doncic doesn’t play fast, nor does the aging F LeBron James. Los Angeles sits 22nd in pace, and a slower pace means fewer scoring chances.
The Lakers have scored 108 points or fewer in 4 of their last 6 games. The Grizzlies have scored better as of late, but they are just 14-20 O/U on the season. Back UNDER 240.5 (-110).
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