Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 2

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA and FDSSE

The Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) are 4.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (20-11) at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, January 2, 2026. The game begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and FDSSE. The matchup has a point total of 238.5.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Lakers win (59.5%)

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends

• The Lakers have put together a record of 17-14-0 against the spread this season.
• The Grizzlies are 15-18-0 against the spread this year.
• This season, 20 of the Lakers' games have gone over the point total out of 33 chances.
• The Grizzlies have gone over the point total 39.4% of the time this year (13 of 33 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Los Angeles has performed worse at home, covering seven times in 14 home games, and 10 times in 17 road games.
• The Lakers have exceeded the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 12 of 14 home matchups (85.7%). In away games, they have hit the over in eight of 17 games (47.1%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Memphis has a lower winning percentage at home (.438, 7-9-0 record) than away (.471, 8-9-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Grizzlies games have gone over eight of 16 times at home (50%), and five of 17 on the road (29.4%).

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic averages 33.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.7 assists, shooting 45.9% from the field and 32.2% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 made 3-pointers per game (sixth in league).
• Deandre Ayton averages 14.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists, shooting 70.6% from the field (second in league).
• Jake Laravia averages 8.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
• LeBron James averages 20.3 points, 4.9 boards and 6.5 assists, shooting 49.6% from the floor and 31.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 made treys per game.
• Marcus Smart is averaging 9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.4 points, 5.7 boards and 2 assists. He is also sinking 47.2% of his shots from the field and 36.1% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per game.
• Santi Aldama averages 14.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He is also draining 47.9% of his shots from the floor and 35.2% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Cedric Coward's numbers on the season are 13.9 points, 6.5 boards and 2.9 assists per contest. He is draining 47.3% of his shots from the floor and 32.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.5 triples.
• Per game, Cam Spencer gets the Grizzlies 12.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Jaylen Wells averages 12.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He is sinking 43.1% of his shots from the field and 35.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 treys per game.

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