Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and best bets
The Los Angeles Lakers (45-12) will travel to the FedEx Forum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (28-31) in a possible playoff matchup. Tipoff for this game is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Lakers-Grizzlies sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Lakers at Grizzlies: Key injuries
Lakers:
- PF LeBron James (groin) questionable
- SG Danny Green (hip) doubtful
- PF Anthony Davis (elbow) probable
Grizzlies:
- PF Justise Winslow (back) out
- SG Grayson Allen (hip) out
- SF Brandon Clarke (quad) out
- PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
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Lakers at Grizzlies: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:50 a.m. E.T.
Prediction
Lakers 118, Grizzlies 109
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers (-385) are road moneyline favorites over the Grizzlies (+290) on Saturday night. Los Angeles is in the middle of another hot-streak as they have won seven-straight games with their last loss on February 6 against the Rockets. Memphis is trending in the opposite direction, losing five-straight games. While it would appear the Lakers are the easy pick here, PASS on this chalky moneyline in favor of the point spread.
The LAKERS -8.5 (-106) are less than double-digit favorites over the Grizzlies on Saturday night. Los Angeles has been fantastic against the spread while on the road this season, covering in 16 of 29 games. They are also an incredible 39-11 straight up as the favorite this season. Meanwhile, Memphis has failed to cover in five-straight games. Despite the big spread, take the Lakers to cover this spread at the FedEx Forum on Saturday.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 226.5 points, which feels just about right considering both teams have better than average offenses. The Lakers are averaging nearly 115 points per game this season and have scored under that just once in their last seven games. It's also worth noting that Memphis' defense is one of the worst in the NBA, allowing over 115 points per game this season. Expect the OVER (-110) to hit on Saturday night.
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