Struggling Western Conference contenders go head-to-head on Friday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena.
The Grizzlies (15–18, 9th West) have lost four of six and look to bounce back from an overtime loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Lakers (20–11, 5th West) have dropped four of five and aim to rebound from a Tuesday blowout loss against the Pistons.
Los Angeles took the first meeting on Halloween in Memphis, and following Friday’s contest, the squads will run it back again in LA on Sunday night.
Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Los Angeles enters as a 4.5-point home favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Memphis is listed as a +140 underdog. The game’s total is set at 241.5 points.
Let’s dig into the top player prop bets for Friday’s matchup between the Grizzlies and Lakers.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Best Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Luka Doncic 35+ Points (-121)
With Austin Reaves sidelined, the Lakers will lean heavily on star guard Luka Doncic to shoulder the offensive load — a comforting reality given his elite scoring pedigree. Doncic leads the NBA with 33.5 points per game and has posted a league-best 12 performances of 35 points or more this season.
Doncic looks poised to make it a baker’s dozen against the Grizzlies, a team he torched for 44 points in their first encounter.
LeBron James Under 35.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-109)
It almost feels wrong to count on LeBron James not to stuff the stat sheet. However, it appears Father Time may finally be catching up to the long-reigning King James — a trend that became increasingly clear over the past month.
The four-time MVP averaged just 21.6 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game in December, totalling 32.3 combined points, rebounds, and assists (PRA). He’s fallen below 35.5 PRA in four straight games, capped by a 25 PRA outing that fittingly fell on his 41st birthday.
Cam Spencer 3+ Threes (+153)
The Lakers have built an impressive record this season, but it’s not because of their defense. LA currently owns the NBA’s 25th-ranked defensive rating — coverage so horrific that it routinely evokes visible frustration from coach JJ Redick on the sidelines. Their perimeter pressure has been especially sparse, allowing the NBA’s second-worst opponent three-point percentage (38.3%).
Enter Cam Spencer, a sharpshooting guard in his second season with the Grizzlies. He averaged three three-pointers per game in December, highlighted by a 7-for-10 outburst against the Clippers on Dec. 15. He knocked down a pair of triples against the Lakers on Halloween, and given LA’s recent defensive woes, expect him to add at least one more on Friday night.
SGP Odds: +700
