The Los Angeles Lakers(45-35) visit the Memphis Grizzlies(27-53) Friday. Tip-off from FedExForum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Los Angeles, which has lost back-to-back games after winning 8 of 9, was handed a 134-120 loss by the Golden State Warriors Tuesday while failing to cover as a 2-point home underdog.
F LeBron James(33 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds) did his best to carry the offense in the absence of C Anthony Davis, who was out after being hit in the head against the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday.
L.A. is in 10th place in the West and has the same record as the Sacramento Kings and Warriors, who both own tiebreakers over the Lakers. Golden State (-180 at FanDuel Sportsbook) is set to host the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night, while the Kings (+168) will try to light the beam against the Phoenix Suns in Sacramento.
Memphis lost 110-98 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, covering as a 19-point road underdog. F Jake LaRaviascored 32 points for the Grizzlies, who have lost 3 straight.
Los Angeles (-1200) should easily come away with the win here, but the Lakers are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Los Angeles has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 away games and is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 on the road. The Lakers are also 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games overall. L.A. has covered in 3 of its last 4 meetings with the Grizzlies and is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 matchups.
