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Lakers vs. Grizzlies: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (Jan. 5)

Nick Schwartz
·2 min read

The Los Angeles Lakers close out a two-game series with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

The game tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBA TV.

The Lakers (5-2) are on a three-game winning streak, which includes a 14-point road win over the Grizzlies on Sunday. The Grizzlies (2-4) are still without star Ja Morant – but still managed to build an 11-point lead at the end of the first quarter against the champions before collapsing in the second.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Lakers -8.5

  • Money line:Lakers -450 / Grizzlies +333

  • Over-under: 217.5

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Advice and prediction

The Grizzlies are still significantly short-handed, with Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jontay Porter, Justise Winslow and Killian Tillie all out. Alex Caruso is out for the Lakers and LeBron James is questionable with an ankle injury – though he’s been listed on the injury report all season and has continued to play.

Despite a poor opening quarter and just 50 combined points from the trio of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Dennis Schroder on Sunday, the Lakers still managed to climb out of an early hole to comfortably cover the spread. With a few days of rest in Memphis, I’d expect the league’s best team to play like it on Tuesday, and the Grizzlies roster is simply too overmatched to compete. I’d stay away from the total, but bet both Lakers -8.5 and Lakers -4.5 first half with confidence.

Prediction: Lakers 121, Grizzlies 103

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