The Lakers look to snap out of a two-game losing streak when they open a two-game schedule-ending road trip on Friday with a date with the slumping Grizzlies.
The Lakers hit the road after falling 134-120 to Golden State on Tuesday night, but arrive in Memphis on a steady 5-1 run over their past six road contests. Already eliminated from the playoff contention, the Grizzlies look to rebound from Wednesday’s 110-98 loss in Cleveland that extended their current losing streak to three games.
With a chance to improve on their 10th-place positioning in the NBA Western Conference standings, the Lakers are pegged as heavy 15.5-point road favourites on the Friday NBA odds. The beleaguered Grizzlies trail as distant +725 underdogs on the NBA moneyline while the total is listed at 225.5.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies NBA Betting Odds
The Lakers enter the penultimate game on their regular season schedule in a three-way tie for eighth place in the West with Golden State and Sacramento, but come up short on tiebreakers, forcing them to find a way to win this weekend if they are to have any chance of hosting a game in the upcoming NBA Play-In Tournament. This team will have to overcome a pair of bad losses on home court in which they surrendered over 130 points per game while losing by an average margin of 12 points. However, the Lakers have enjoyed some success against the Grizzlies, winning two of three previous meetings this season including a 136-124 win in Memphis on March 27.
With their lineup decimated by injuries, the Grizzlies have put up little resistance during their current three-game slide, scoring just 93.7 points per game while losing by double digits in each of their recent defeats. Home cooking has provided this team with no lift. With just four wins in their past 19 appearances at FedExForum, the Grizzlies now sport a Western Conference worst 9-30 home record and are tied for 26th overall with an against the spread record at home of 15-24-1. However, they have covered in three of their past four when pegged as home underdogs by double digits.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers hope to have Anthony Davis back in the lineup for Friday night’s date with the Grizzlies. Davis missed Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors while suffering from headaches and nausea. However, he has not entered concussion protocol, with his symptoms believed to be caused by a flu-like that is making its way around the dressing room. LeBron James stepped up with a game-high 33 points and 11 assists in Tuesday’s defeat after missing last weekend’s 127-117 loss to Minnesota with flu-like symptoms, but LBJ continues to be hobbled by an ankle injury that will once again make him a game-time decision. With the superstar dup hurting, Rui Hachimura has responded well to a larger assignment, averaging 25 points over the past two games and contributing 11 rebounds on Tuesday while recording his fourth double-double in nine outings.
Memphis Grizzlies
Heading into the final weekend of the regular season, it is easier to list the healthy players on the Memphis roster than those currently on the shelf. Among the latest players to enter the clinic are Luke Kennard and Santi Aldama. The two starters will both miss a fifth straight game with knee and foot injuries, respectively, adding to a growing injury list that already features Vince Williams Jr., John Konchar, Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, and Jaren Jackson Jr. However, those injury woes have provided ample opportunity for kids in the Grizzlies lineup to strut their stuff. Selected 19th overall in 2022, big man Jake Laravia set both a game high and a personal best with 32 points including eight threes. Scotty Pippen Jr. has also thrived with more responsibility, averaging 18 points, four boards, and 5.8 assists over his past four games.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Grizzlies?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 12 Apr 9:12am | MEM | -15.5 -110 | O +226.5 -110 |
| Closing 13 Apr 1:49am | MEM | -1.5 -125 | O +248.5 -125 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
25.11 |
| Assists |
8.11 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
55.9 |
| Steals |
2.05 |
| Blocks |
1.61 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
25.11 |
| Assists |
8.11 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
55.9 |
| Steals |
2.05 |
| Blocks |
1.61 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Taurean Prince (SF)
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Brandon Clarke (PF)
Lamar Stevens (PF)
Brandon Clarke (PF)
Lamar Stevens (PF)
Jake LaRavia (SF)
Lamar Stevens (PF)
Brandon Clarke (PF)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Luke Kennard (SG)
Santi Aldama (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish (SF) | Out Mon | Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Wed | Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Prob Tues | Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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| Taurean Prince (SF) | Prob Sun | Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday. |
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| Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) | Out indefinitely | Back - 21 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 | 12-10 | 14-8 | + - |
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Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 | 13-11 | 15-9 | + - |
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Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 | 13-12 | 16-9 | + - |
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Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Brandon Clarke (PF) | Out Sun | Hand - 11 / 04 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Clarke missed the previous game with a right hand contusion, and he will not suit up Sunday against the Nuggets. |
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| Lamar Stevens (PF) | Out Sun | Hip - 11 / 04 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Stevens was absent from the last match with a left adductor strain, and he will not be in the lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday. |
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| Brandon Clarke (PF) | Out Wed | Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Clarke will not be active for Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Lamar Stevens (PF) | Doub Tues | Groin - 08 / 04 / 24 | 2-2 | 1-3 | + - |
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Stevens missed the previous game due to left groin soreness, and it is unlikely that he will be available for Tuesday's showdown versus the Bucks. |
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| Jake LaRavia (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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LaRavia has sat out the last two contests due to left ankle soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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| Lamar Stevens (PF) | Prob Wed | Groin - 06 / 04 / 24 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Stevens has been absent from the previous two games with left groin soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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| Brandon Clarke (PF) | Prob Sat | Achilles - 04 / 04 / 24 | 4-2 | 1-5 | + - |
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Clarke missed the previous tilt with a left Achilles injury, but it is not expected to affect his status Saturday versus the 76ers. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out indefinitely | Quadricep - 04 / 04 / 24 | 4-2 | 1-5 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. is out of the lineup with tendinitis in his right quadricep, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Luke Kennard (SG) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 04 / 04 / 24 | 4-2 | 1-5 | + - |
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Kennard is idle with left knee soreness, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Santi Aldama (PF) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 03 / 04 / 24 | 5-2 | 2-5 | + - |
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Aldama is out of action with right foot soreness, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 12 Apr 9:12am MEM -15.5 -110 O +226.5 -110 Closing 13 Apr 1:49am MEM -1.5 -125 O +248.5 -125 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 25.11
Assists 8.11
Rebounds 8
FG% 55.9
Steals 2.05
Blocks 1.61
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 25.11
Assists 8.11
Rebounds 8
FG% 55.9
Steals 2.05
Blocks 1.61
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Cam Reddish (SF)
Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24Jaxson Hayes (C)
Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24Taurean Prince (SF)
Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24Brandon Clarke (PF)
Out Sun Hand - 11 / 04 / 24Lamar Stevens (PF)
Out Sun Hip - 11 / 04 / 24Brandon Clarke (PF)
Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24Lamar Stevens (PF)
Doub Tues Groin - 08 / 04 / 24Jake LaRavia (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24Lamar Stevens (PF)
Prob Wed Groin - 06 / 04 / 24Brandon Clarke (PF)
Prob Sat Achilles - 04 / 04 / 24Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out indefinitely Quadricep - 04 / 04 / 24Luke Kennard (SG)
Out indefinitely Knee - 04 / 04 / 24Santi Aldama (PF)
Out indefinitely Foot - 03 / 04 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cam Reddish (SF) Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 3-2 2-3 + - Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 6-7 7-6 + - Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 9-8 10-7 + - Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Taurean Prince (SF) Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 12-10 14-8 + - Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 13-11 15-9 + - Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain.
Cam Reddish (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 13-12 16-9 + - Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Brandon Clarke (PF) Out Sun Hand - 11 / 04 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Clarke missed the previous game with a right hand contusion, and he will not suit up Sunday against the Nuggets.
Lamar Stevens (PF) Out Sun Hip - 11 / 04 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Stevens was absent from the last match with a left adductor strain, and he will not be in the lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Brandon Clarke (PF) Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 2-1 1-2 + - Clarke will not be active for Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers as he will be given a day of rest.
Lamar Stevens (PF) Doub Tues Groin - 08 / 04 / 24 2-2 1-3 + - Stevens missed the previous game due to left groin soreness, and it is unlikely that he will be available for Tuesday's showdown versus the Bucks.
Jake LaRavia (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24 3-2 1-4 + - LaRavia has sat out the last two contests due to left ankle soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Lamar Stevens (PF) Prob Wed Groin - 06 / 04 / 24 3-2 1-4 + - Stevens has been absent from the previous two games with left groin soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Brandon Clarke (PF) Prob Sat Achilles - 04 / 04 / 24 4-2 1-5 + - Clarke missed the previous tilt with a left Achilles injury, but it is not expected to affect his status Saturday versus the 76ers.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) Out indefinitely Quadricep - 04 / 04 / 24 4-2 1-5 + - Jackson Jr. is out of the lineup with tendinitis in his right quadricep, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Luke Kennard (SG) Out indefinitely Knee - 04 / 04 / 24 4-2 1-5 + - Kennard is idle with left knee soreness, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Santi Aldama (PF) Out indefinitely Foot - 03 / 04 / 24 5-2 2-5 + - Aldama is out of action with right foot soreness, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.