Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 10/31/25, 6:15 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 11/1/25 at 12:05 AM in NBA Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies face off tonight at FedExForum in what promises to be another tightly contested Western Conference clash. Both teams are coming off nail-biting one-point wins on Wednesday and will be eager to keep that momentum rolling as they try to solidify early-season form.

The Lakers, winners in three of their last four outings, continue to show resilience despite a depleted lineup. Their 116-115 victory over Minnesota showcased both their offensive depth and their late-game composure. Austin Reaves delivered the performance of his young career, pouring in 28 points and dishing out 16 assists on 9-of-24 shooting. His buzzer-beating floater sealed the win after Los Angeles nearly surrendered a 20-point lead.

Jake LaRavia also turned heads with a near-perfect 27-point night on 10-of-11 shooting, while Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura each chipped in 17 points to round out a well-balanced attack.

Memphis, meanwhile, has started the season at 3-2 and looks to build on its own dramatic road win over the Phoenix Suns, a 114-113 thriller. Ja Morant looked every bit the franchise cornerstone with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 18 points, six boards, and three assists. Santi Aldama made a huge impact off the bench, notching a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds while also contributing five assists. That kind of depth and bench energy has been a key ingredient for the Grizzlies' success early on.