Get expert LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA on Prime Video insights for 10.31.2025. Preview odds, injuries, and key matchups before making your NBA picks.
💜💛 GAME NIGHT IN MEMPHIS! 💛💜
The Los Angeles Lakers are in town to take on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum!📍 Location: Memphis, TN
🕢 Tip-Off: 7:30 PM CTThe buzz is real @lukadoncic status has been upgraded to questionable, so there’s a chance he suits up tonight. pic.twitter.com/usfaNkTGrE
— Luka Global Fans (@AthleteLuka) October 31, 2025
When: Friday, October 31, 2025 — 9:30 p.m. ET
Where: FedExForum — Memphis, TN
TV: Amazon Prime Video, SportsNet LA
Spread: Memphis –5.5
O/U: 236.5 points
Moneyline: LAL +175 / MEM –220
LA Lakers vs. MEM Grizzlies Game Day Preview
Friday’s NBA on Prime Video double-header features a high-energy matchup in Memphis, where the Grizzlies (3–2) host the LA Lakers (3–2) in their first-ever NBA Cup meeting. Both teams are coming off nail-biting victories, with the Lakers edging Minnesota 116–115 and the Grizzlies taking down Phoenix 114–113 behind Ja Morant’s game-winner.
The Lakers are navigating an early-season storm of injuries, missing LeBron James, Maxi Kleber, and possibly Luka Dončić, but have stayed competitive behind Austin Reaves, who’s been sensational. Memphis, under first-year head coach Tuomas Iisalo, is playing faster while maintaining a bruising defensive identity. With both clubs chasing early tournament momentum, this Halloween showdown promises high pace, star power, and plenty of points.
Los Angeles Lakers
2025 Record = 3–2 (2nd Pacific Division)
2025 Road Record = 1–1
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking = 13
The Los Angeles Lakers enter Memphis with admirable resilience despite missing much of their star core. Without LeBron James (sciatica) and Luka Dončić (finger sprain), the offense has shifted to Austin Reaves, who’s averaged 34.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 10 assists over his last 10 games. His confidence under new head coach JJ Redick has become the Lakers’ spark, punctuated by a 51-point outburst and a pair of clutch game-winners.
Redick praised Reaves’ work ethic this week, saying, “He was fantastic… just his tenacity to compete — it’s so apparent every single day he’s in the gym.” Los Angeles’ supporting cast — Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and Marcus Smart (day-to-day) — must provide balance if the team hopes to steal a road win. Off the court, the franchise made headlines as billionaire Mark Walter officially took majority ownership, signaling a new chapter while Jeanie Buss remains Governor.
Defensively, the Lakers’ challenge will be slowing Morant and defending the perimeter, as Memphis has gone over the total in seven of its last eight games versus L.A.
Austin Reaves is the first Laker to start a season with 5 STRAIGHT 25-PT games since Kobe Bryant in 2005 🤝🔥 pic.twitter.com/wPgBzeluN5
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) October 30, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies
2025 Record = 3–2 (2nd Southwest Division)
2025 Home Record = 2–1
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking = 15
The Memphis Grizzlies are showing promise under new leadership. Coach Tuomas Iisalo has introduced a faster tempo while demanding physicality — saying opponents should feel like “they’re going to the dentist.” That edge has shown early, with the Grizzlies posting back-to-back one-possession wins and an impressive 6–1 ATS record at home.
Ja Morant remains the heartbeat, averaging 23.4 points and 6.6 assists, including the game-winner against Phoenix. Jaren Jackson Jr. adds 17.6 points and 5.2 boards per game, anchoring the interior with his shot-blocking. Depth has been tested — Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, and Scotty Pippen Jr. are sidelined — but veterans like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have helped steady the rotation.
If Memphis can control tempo and keep turnovers low, their balanced scoring and home-court advantage could be decisive against a short-handed Lakers team still searching for lineup rhythm.
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— shot by nie 🔴 (@shotbynie) October 30, 2025
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Facts
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of the last 8 matchups between these teams.
- The Lakers are 5–1 SU in their last six meetings with Memphis.
- Memphis is 6–1 ATS in its last seven games at home.
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- Memphis Grizzlies Will WIN By OVER 2.5 PTS
- Game Total OVER 237.5 PTS
- Austin Reaves UNDER 31.5 Points
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