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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.
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Lakers 118, Grizzlies 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-174)
- Total Pick: Under 239.5 (computer predicts 233.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Grizzlies (+4.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Grizzlies Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Lakers | -2.5 | 237.5 | -133 | +112 | 117-112 LAL |
| 3/29/2025 | Grizzlies | -2 | 239.5 | -132 | +111 | 134-127 LAL |
| 12/15/2024 | Grizzlies | -2.5 | 235 | -134 | +113 | 116-110 LAL |
| 11/13/2024 | Lakers | -7.5 | 232.5 | -313 | +248 | 128-123 LAL |
| 11/6/2024 | Grizzlies | -4.5 | 233.5 | -158 | +135 | 131-114 MEM |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has a 16-15-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Lakers have a 6-7 record against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- In Los Angeles' 33 games with a set total, 20 have hit the over (60.6%).
- The Lakers have entered the game as favorites 16 times this season and won 12, or 75%, of those games.
- Los Angeles has a record of 10-3, a 76.9% win rate, when it's favored by -174 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Grizzlies 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Memphis has a 15-18-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Grizzlies have a 4-11 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4.5 points or more.
- Of Memphis' 33 games with a set total, 13 have hit the over (39.4%).
- The Grizzlies have won five of the 19 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (26.3%).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +146 or longer, Memphis has a record of 3-12 (20%).
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),
Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf),
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back),
Jarred Vanderbilt: Questionable (Leg)
Grizzlies
Grizzlies:
Ty Jerome: Out (Calf),
John Konchar: Out (Thumb),
Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (Toe),
Brandon Clarke: Out (Calf),
Zach Edey: Out (Ankle),
Vince Williams: Out (Knee),
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Questionable (Hamstring),
Jaylen Wells: Questionable (Hamstring)
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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