The Los Angeles Lakers (20-11) play the Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) as 4.5-point favorites on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and FDSSE.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Grizzlies Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Lakers 118, Grizzlies 115.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-174) Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Los Angeles has a 16-15-0 record against the spread this season. Memphis has a 15-18-0 record against the spread this year. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Grizzlies Injury Report<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n Lakers: <\/p>\n Austin Reaves: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n Adou Thiero: Out (Knee), <\/p>\n Gabe Vincent: Out (Back), <\/p>\n Jarred Vanderbilt: Questionable (Leg)<\/p>\n Grizzlies<\/p>\n Grizzlies: <\/p>\n Ty Jerome: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n John Konchar: Out (Thumb), <\/p>\n Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Toe), <\/p>\n Brandon Clarke: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n Zach Edey: Out (Ankle), <\/p>\n Vince Williams: Out (Knee), <\/p>\n Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Questionable (Hamstring), <\/p>\n Jaylen Wells: Questionable (Hamstring)<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Under 239.5 (computer predicts 233.3 points)
\nPick ATS: Grizzlies (+4.5)
\nRecent Lakers vs. Grizzlies Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Lakers have a 6-7 record against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
\nIn Los Angeles’ 33 games with a set total, 20 have hit the over (60.6%).
\nThe Lakers have entered the game as favorites 16 times this season and won 12, or 75%, of those games.
\nLos Angeles has a record of 10-3, a 76.9% win rate, when it’s favored by -174 or more by oddsmakers this season.
\nGrizzlies 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Grizzlies have a 4-11 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4.5 points or more.
\nOf Memphis’ 33 games with a set total, 13 have hit the over (39.4%).
\nThe Grizzlies have won five of the 19 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (26.3%).
\nWhen playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +146 or longer, Memphis has a record of 3-12 (20%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 10:30 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
\nLocation: Los Angeles, California
\nArena: Crypto.com Arena
\nLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)<\/p>\n