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The Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> (15-18) and Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> (20-11) meet Friday at 10:30 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Lakers lead 1-0 with 117-112 road win Oct. 31, covering as 2-point road favorites as the Under (238.5) cashed.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 139-136 in overtime in their most recent game Tuesday, failing to cover as a 2-point home underdog with the Over (234.5) cashing. Memphis was led by G Ja Morant, who dropped a game-high 40 points on 16-for-22 shooting. The Grizzlies have lost 2 straight and 4 of their last 6 contests, going 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. They are 16-17 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n The Lakers were embarrassed 128-106 at home against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog. The Over (233) hit as G Luka Doncic scored a team-high 30 points. Los Angeles has gone 1-4 straight up and ATS over its last 5 games and is 17-14 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Grizzlies at Lakers odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Lakers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +3.5 (-110) | Lakers -3.5 (-110)Over\/Under (O\/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Grizzlies at Lakers key injuries<\/p>\n Grizzlies<\/p>\n G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) questionableC Zach Edey (ankle) outG Ty Jerome (calf) outF Jaylen Wells (hamstring) questionableG Vince Williams Jr. (patellar) out<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n F Rui Hachimura (calf) outG Austin Reaves (calf) outF Jarred Vanderbilt (leg) questionableG Gabe Vincent (lumbar back) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Grizzlies at Lakers picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Lakers 119, Grizzlies 117<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies (+145) have some value to win outright, especially with how Morant has been competing. It is tough to get there considering the size of the spread, though. Look below for the better play.<\/p>\n BET GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-110).<\/p>\n The Grizzlies have been rewarding bettors as of late, going 5-3 ATS in their last 8 games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 away performances. Memphis’ offense has been on a tear in that span, scoring at least 121 points in 6 of their last 9 games, which suggests the Morant-led side should score enough to keep this close.<\/p>\n The Lakers seem to have hit a wall. Still a capable side, Los Angeles experienced major offensive issues the last two weeks. Los Angeles has scored 108 points or fewer in 4 of its last 5 games and is 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games as a home favorite.<\/p>\n Take GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-110).<\/p>\n BET UNDER 240.5 (-110).<\/p>\n Both sides will need to score often for the Over to hit, and that is unlikely. 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