| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Friday, October 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies collide at the FedExForum on Friday night. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in decent shape as they’ve won three of their past four games and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Timberwolves in a thrilling 116-115 road win on Wednesday. Austin Reaves led the team with 28 points and 16 assists on nine of 24 shooting, Jake LaRavia added 27 points on 10 of 11 shooting while Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura each scored 17 points.
As a team, the Lakers shot a healthy 54 percent from the field and 11 of 31 from the 3-point line. They looked to be in trouble when they squandered a 20-point lead, but they turned to Reaves who saved the day with the game winning floating jump shot at the buzzer.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in decent shape as they’ve won three of their first five games overall and they will be looking to build some momentum after beating the Suns in a 114-113 road win on Wednesday. Ja Morant led the team with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Jaren Jackson Jr added 18 points with six rebounds and three assists while Santi Aldama chipped in with 14 points, 10 rebounds and five assists off the bench.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 38 from the 3-point line. But in a game that could’ve gone either way, they trailed the Suns by one point in the final minute, before Morant rescued the team with a clutch go ahead basket with just 7.6 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have lost 12 of their last 15 games against Grizzlies at FedExForum teams that held a winning record.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 10 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at FedExForum following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Lakers and Grizzlies have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks T22nd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (32.0).
- The Grizzlies rank 29th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (33.2).
- Only 23.5% of the Lakers’ scoring this season has come from beyond the three-point line – lowest mark in the league.
- Five different Lakers players have scored 20+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Lakers have ruled out LeBron James again and they are keeping eyes on Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart who are both questionable for this one. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are still playing without Brandon Clarke, Scotty Pippen Jr, and Ty Jerome. The availability of Doncic would have a significant impact on this line, so be sure to check lineups before tipoff.
With that being said, the Lakers have been able to rely on Austin Reaves who seems to be growing in confidence with each game. I do think the Grizzlies are favorites at home, but this is going to be a close one and I am leaning towards the Lakers to continue their hot streak with another win here.