The Memphis Grizzlies (15-19) and Los Angeles Lakers (21-11) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. EST from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The game will broadcast live on SportsNet LA.
The Lakers are 5-point favorites over the Grizzlies on the spread (Lakers -5), with the over/under set at 241 total points. Los Angeles is a -210 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Memphis is +175 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, January 4.
My Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction
- Grizzlies vs Lakers pick: LeBron James Under 6.5 Rebounds (-145)
My Lakers vs Grizzlies best bet is Under 6.5 rebounds for LeBron James, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Grizzlies vs Lakers Odds
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5 -110 | 241 -110o / -110u | +175 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5 -110 | 241 -110o / -110u | -210 |
Grizzlies vs Lakers NBA Preview
There aren't many ways in which the newly 41-year-old LeBron James is showing his age, but his rebounding does appear to be one of them.
The Lakers star's rebound rate is down to 9.2% this season from a career rate of 11.4%. Even that 9.2% is being floated by a 15-rebound game.
Overall, James has gone under this 6.5 line in 12 of 16 games, 75% compared to an implied probability of 59.18%.
The Grizzlies are around the middle of the pack in rebounds allowed, so I'm not worried about a strong matchup.
I would play Under 5.5 at plus money as well.
Pick: LeBron James Under 6.5 Rebounds (-145, bet365)
Lakers vs Grizzlies Betting Trends
