Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 4

The Memphis Grizzlies (15-19) will be attempting to snap a three-game losing skid when hitting the road against the Los Angeles Lakers (21-11) on January 4, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are currently 6-point favorites over the Grizzlies. The game's over/under is 238.5.

Check out everything you need to know about the Lakers-Grizzlies game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction

ATS Pick: Grizzlies (+ 6)
O/U Pick: Under (238.5)
Score Prediction: Lakers 119 - Grizzlies 115

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Betting Insights

• The Lakers and their opponent have combined to score over 238.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 11 of 32 games this season.
• This season, 12 of the Grizzlies' 34 games have had a combined total higher than 238.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 5.3 fewer points per game (233.2) than this matchup's total of 238.5 points.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 234.3 points per game, 4.2 fewer than the over/under for this game.
• Los Angeles has won 13, or 76.5%, of the 17 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Memphis has won in five, or 25%, of the 20 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• In the last two head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles has a 2-0 record against Memphis.
• The Lakers also have a 2-0 record against the spread when playing the Grizzlies.
• The Grizzlies have been favored in two of their previous three contests, and failed to cover the spread in all three.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have gone 5-5 in their past 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 234.3 points in its last 10 games, 4.2 less than the 238.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Lakers have played 32 games, with 18 wins against the spread.
• Los Angeles is 6-4 ATS when favored by 6 points or more this season.
• The Lakers have hit the over in 61.8% of their opportunities this year (21 times in 34 games with a set point total).
• The Lakers score only 0.3 more points per game (117.2) than the Grizzlies give up (116.9).
• When Los Angeles totals more than 116.9 points, it is 15-3 against the spread and 17-1 overall.
• The Lakers make 50.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.5 percentage points higher than the Grizzlies have allowed to their opponents (46.7%).
• Against the spread, the Lakers have performed worse at home, covering eight times in 15 home games, and 10 times in 17 road games.
• In terms of point totals, Los Angeles hits the over more consistently in home games, as it has exceeded the total 13 times in 15 opportunities this season (86.7%). In road games, it has hit the over eight times in 17 opportunities (47.1%).
• The Lakers have fared better as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 7-2, compared to going 6-2 away from home.

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic posts 33.6 points, 8.7 assists and 8.1 rebounds per contest.
• Deandre Ayton averages 14.3 points, 8.5 boards and 0.8 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Jake Laravia posts 9.1 points, 1.9 assists and 4.3 rebounds per contest.
• LeBron James averages 20.9 points, 6.5 assists and 5.1 rebounds.
• Marcus Smart posts 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 30.6% from downtown with 1.6 made treys per game.

Lakers Player Props

Grizzlies Recent Trends

• The Grizzlies are 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Memphis has averaged a total of 235.4 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.1 less than this matchup's over/under of 238.5.
• The Grizzlies are 15-19-0 against the spread this year.
• So far this year, Memphis has been installed as underdogs by a 6-point margin or more 11 times and are 3-8 ATS in those games.
• The Grizzlies have hit the over 41.2% of the time this season (14 of 34 games with a set point total).
• The Grizzlies put up an average of 116 points per game, just 1.4 fewer points than the 117.4 the Lakers give up to opponents.
• When it scores more than 117.4 points, Memphis is 9-7 against the spread and 9-7 overall.
• The Grizzlies' 45.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.1 percentage points lower than the Lakers have allowed to their opponents (48.9%).
• The Grizzlies have performed better against the spread away (8-10-0) than at home (7-9-0) this season.
• Memphis' games have finished above the over/under more often at home (eight times out of 16) than away (six of 18) this season.
• The Grizzlies, as moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (6-3) than away (4-1) this season.

Grizzlies Recent Stats

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. He's also sinking 48.2% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per contest.
• Santi Aldama is putting up 14.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest. He's sinking 47.7% of his shots from the field and 35.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per game.
• Cedric Coward is averaging 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3 assists per contest. He is making 46.6% of his shots from the floor and 32.2% from 3-point range, with 1.4 triples per contest.
• Cam Spencer is putting up 12 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest. He is draining 50% of his shots from the floor and 48.5% from 3-point range (second in NBA), with 2.4 triples per contest.
• The Grizzlies are getting 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Jaylen Wells this season.

Grizzlies Player Props

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