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 Los Angeles Lakers (20-11) take the court against the Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) as 4-point favorites on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and FDSSE. The matchup's point total is 239.5.

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 (59.8%)

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 17 times this season (17-14-0).
• The Grizzlies have 15 wins against the spread in 33 games this season.
• Lakers games have gone over the total 20 times out of 33 chances this season.
• The Grizzlies have hit the over 39.4% of the time this year (13 of 33 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles has done a better job covering the spread on the road (10-7-0) than it has in home games (7-7-0).
• The Lakers have hit the over on the total in 12 of 14 home games (85.7%), compared to eight of 17 road games (47.1%).
• This year, Memphis is 7-9-0 at home against the spread (.438 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-9-0 ATS (.471).
• Grizzlies games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (eight times out of 16) than away (five of 17) this season.

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 treys per game (sixth in NBA).
• Deandre Ayton averages 14.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists.
• Jake Laravia is averaging 8.7 points, 1.9 assists and 4.1 rebounds.
• LeBron James is averaging 20.3 points, 4.9 boards and 6.5 assists.
• Marcus Smart is averaging 9.6 points, 2.6 boards and 2.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He is also draining 47.2% of his shots from the floor and 36.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Santi Aldama's numbers on the season are 14.3 points, 6.7 boards and 2.9 assists per contest. He is draining 47.9% of his shots from the field and 35.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 treys.
• Per game, Cedric Coward gets the Grizzlies 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Per game, Cam Spencer provides the Grizzlies 12.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Grizzlies receive 12.5 points per game from Jaylen Wells, plus 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

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