Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 4

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA and FDSSE

The Memphis Grizzlies (15-19) will attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (21-11) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena as 5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 9:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and FDSSE. The matchup has a point total of 240.5.

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 (59.1%)

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 18 times this season (18-14-0).
• The Grizzlies have 15 wins against the spread in 34 games this season.
• This season, Lakers games have hit the over 21 times out of 34 chances.
• Grizzlies games this season have hit the over 41.2% of the time (14 out of 34 games with a set point total).
• At home, Los Angeles owns a worse record against the spread (8-7-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (10-7-0).
• When playing at home, the Lakers eclipse the over/under 86.7% of the time (13 of 15 games). They've hit the over in 47.1% of road games (eight of 17 contests).
• This year, Memphis is 7-9-0 at home against the spread (.438 winning percentage). Away, it is 8-10-0 ATS (.444).
• Grizzlies games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (eight of 16), and 33.3% of the time away (six of 18).

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic is averaging 33.6 points, 8.7 assists and 8.1 boards.
• Deandre Ayton averages 14.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists, shooting 70.3% from the field (second in NBA).
• Jake Laravia averages 9.1 points, 4.3 boards and 1.9 assists.
• LeBron James is averaging 20.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists.
• Marcus Smart is averaging 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.6 points for the Grizzlies, plus 5.6 boards and 2 assists.
• The Grizzlies are getting 14.3 points, 6.7 boards and 2.9 assists per game from Santi Aldama.
• The Grizzlies get 13.7 points per game from Cedric Coward, plus 6.5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• The Grizzlies receive 12 points per game from Cam Spencer, plus 2.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists.
• Jaylen Wells' numbers on the season are 12.3 points, 3.6 boards and 1.8 assists per game. He is making 42.3% of his shots from the floor and 34.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 triples.

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