Lakers vs Grizzlies Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 2, 2026, 7:12PM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 5:01PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Grizzlies side that includes Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson and Santi Aldama.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Grizzlies game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's LA Lakers vs Memphis NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 63% chance of beating the Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Grizzlies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.61, Grizzlies $2.40
- Line: Lakers -3.5 ($1.91), Grizzlies +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 240.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.61 and the Grizzlies at $2.40.
The Lakers are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Grizzlies, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Grizzlies (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 240.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lakers (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 240.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Lakers vs Grizzlies: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.61 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 240.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Grizzlies best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Grizzlies: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday is the Lakers winning 121-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Lakers vs Memphis game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Lakers vs Grizzlies: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Saturday 3 January 2026
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Memphis predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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