Lakers vs. Grizzlies Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 2

The Los Angeles Lakers (20-11) take on the Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) on January 2, 2026. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA and FDSSE.

Friday's game between the Lakers and the Grizzlies features the Lakers as 4-point favorites. The game has a point total of 239.5.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
• Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 239.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -4
• Moneyline: Lakers (-176), Grizzlies (+148)

How to watch Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra - Missouri
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• The Lakers and their opponents have combined to score more than 239.5 points in 10 of 31 games this season.
• The Grizzlies have combined with their opponents to score more than 239.5 points in 11 of 33 games this season.
• The two teams combine to score 232.7 points per game, 6.8 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Combined, these teams give up 233.8 points per game, 5.7 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• Los Angeles has covered 17 times in 31 matchups with a spread this season.
• The Lakers are 7-6 ATS this season when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
• The Grizzlies have compiled a 15-18-0 record against the spread this season.
• Memphis has an ATS record of 4-11 when playing as at least 4-point underdogs this year.
• The Lakers are 7-7 against the spread, and 8-6 overall, at home this year.
• At home, as a 4-point favorite or more, Los Angeles is 5-3 ATS.
• On the road, the Grizzlies are 8-9 against the spread, and 8-9 overall.
• Memphis has one win ATS (1-1) as 4-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• The Lakers have won 75% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (12-4).
• This season, the Grizzlies have won five out of the 19 games, or 26.3%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -176 or shorter, Los Angeles has a record of 10-3 (76.9% win percentage).
• This season, Memphis has won three of its 14 games, or 21.4%, when it is the underdog by at least +148 on the moneyline.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Lakers' implied win probability is 63.8%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• Pick ATS: Lakers (- 4)
• Pick OU: Over (239.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 127 - Grizzlies 119
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