Lakers vs. Grizzlies Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 4

The Memphis Grizzlies (15-19) will look to turn around a three-game losing stretch when visiting the Los Angeles Lakers (21-11) on January 4, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena.

Sunday's matchup between the Lakers and the Grizzlies features the Lakers as 5.5-point favorites. The point total for the matchup is set at 240.5.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 240.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -5.5
• Moneyline: Lakers (-200), Grizzlies (+168)

How to watch Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra - Indiana (Evansville)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• In 10 of 32 games this season, the Lakers and their opponents have combined to score more than 240.5 points.
• The Grizzlies have combined with their opponent to score more than 240.5 points in 11 of 34 games this season.
• These two teams score a combined 233.2 points per game, 7.3 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• Combined, these teams surrender 234.3 points per game, 6.2 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• Los Angeles has compiled an 18-14-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Lakers have covered the spread six times this season (6-5 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
• The Grizzlies have won 15 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 19 times.
• Memphis has covered the spread three times this season (3-9 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Lakers are 8-7 against the spread and 9-6 overall.
• Los Angeles is 4-3 ATS as a 5.5-point favorite or more at home.
• This year on the road, the Grizzlies are 8-10 against the spread and 8-10 overall.
• Away from home, Memphis is winless ATS (0-1) as 5.5-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• The Lakers have been favored on the moneyline 17 total times this season. They've finished 13-4 in those games.
• This season, the Grizzlies have been the underdog 20 times and won five, or 25%, of those games.
• Los Angeles has gone 10-3 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -200 or shorter (winning 76.9%).
• Memphis has a record of 3-9, a 25% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +168 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Lakers a 66.7% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• Pick ATS: Grizzlies (+ 5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (240.5)
  
• Prediction: Grizzlies 116 - Lakers 114
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