Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers play Game 6 of their Western Conference 1st-round series Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers lead the series 3-2 and are also 3-2 against the spread (ATS).

The Grizzlies covered the spread as 4.5-point home favorites Wednesday in a 116-99 Game 5 win vs. the Lakers as the Under (222) hit. G Ja Morant had 31 points and 10 rebounds as Memphis avoided elimination.

F LeBron James scored just 15 points on 5-of-17 shooting in Game 5. The 19-time All-Star told reporters after the loss, "I'll be better in Game 6."

The last time the Grizzlies won at Crypto.com Arena was a 127-119 victory January 9, 2022.