The Grizzlies will play the Lakers on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Memphis Grizzlies currently have a 87.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 92.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Memphis Grizzlies - The Memphis Grizzlies currently have a 8-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 9-6 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Memphis Grizzlies currently rank 16th (116.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 11th averaging 117.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.9 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, ranking them 14th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Memphis Grizzlies have notched a 4-3 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 4-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Memphis Grizzlies have a 15-19 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 21-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The Memphis Grizzlies be facing the Los Angeles Lakers...
The fans in the Lakers arena be rowdy and full of spirit...
The Grizzlies be standing at 15-19 overall, while the Lakers at 21-11...
Memphis holds a 4-3 division record, Lakers stand at 4-4...
See you courtside at today's game. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Grizzlies at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Memphis Grizzlies | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Memphis Grizzlies | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Memphis Grizzlies are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 239.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 239.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Memphis Grizzlies are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Grizzlies
Lakers
1/04/26 9:40pm EST | +5.5 -110-5.5 -110 |
Underdog Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis Grizzlies bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Memphis Grizzlies underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Grizzlies
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 9:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -115Bet |
Grizzlies
Team Total Points
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -118Bet |
Cedric Coward
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
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Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -115Bet |
Ja Morant
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -118Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
Jaren Jackson Jr
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
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Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylen Wells
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Santi Aldama
Points Scored
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaren Jackson Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
Santi Aldama
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at LAL 1/04/26 9:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 28 | 17 | 0.622 | +8.5 | 12-8 | 16-9 | 4-6 | 20-12 | 116.3 | 116.2 | +0.1 | W2 | 5-5 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 18 | 26 | 0.409 | +18.0 | 9-13 | 8-12 | 5-5 | 14-15 | 115.2 | 116.4 | -1.2 | L3 | 3-7 |
Memphis Grizzlies & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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Memphis Grizzlies Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Grizzlies | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +3500 Bet |
Memphis Grizzlies & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.