The Los Angeles Lakers (40-32) make the 2nd stop on a 6-game road trip against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-48) Wednesday. Tip-off at FedEx Forum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1; Grizzlies won 127-113 in L.A. as 4-point underdogs in the most recent meeting (Jan. 5) as the Over (225.5) cashed
The Lakers outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks in double overtime Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum, erasing a 19-point deficit with 8:25 remaining in regulation. C Anthony Davis played a career-high 52 out of a possible 58 minutes in the win, ending with 34 points, 23 rebounds and 4 blocked shots to make up for the absence of F LeBron James (ankle). LeBron is considered probable for Wednesday’s contest.
The Grizzlies were pounded 128-103 in Denver Monday night, wrapping up a 4-game road trip with a 1-3 straight up (SU) record while covering at a 2-2 against-the-spread (ATS) clip. The Over went 3-1 on the trip, and it has covered in 5 of the past 6 outings.