Lakers vs. Grizzlies prediction, odds, start time: 2023 NBA playoff ...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers square off in a 2023 NBA playoff Game 6 matchup on Friday night. On Wednesday, the Grizzlies forced the series to continue with a 116-99 victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games following a straight-up loss. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 Friday games. Steven Adams (knee) and Brandon Clarke (Achilles) are out for Memphis, while Luke Kennard (shoulder) is questionable.

Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Caesars Sportsbook lists Los Angeles as a 5-point favorite in the latest Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds. The over/under for total points is 220. Before locking in any Lakers vs. Grizzlies picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model entered the third week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-38 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,800. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Grizzlies and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Grizzlies vs. Lakers:

• Lakers vs. Grizzlies: Lakers -5
• Lakers vs. Grizzlies over/under: 220 points
• Lakers vs. Grizzlies money line: Grizzlies +175, Lakers -210
• LAL: Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a ATS loss
• MEM: Grizzlies are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 Friday games
• Lakers vs. Grizzlies picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Lakers can cover

Guard Austin Reaves is a crafty and fluid playmaker in the backcourt. Reaves has secure ball handles that allow him to break down defenses and get into the mid-range area constantly. The Oklahoma product is third on the team in both scoring (17.6) and assists (4.4) while shooting 40% from downtown in this series. On Wednesday, Reaves had 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.

Forward Rui Hachimura is providing a real spark off the bench for Los Angeles. Hachimura likes to get out in transition and get downhill where he's hard to stop. The 25-year-old also has a reliable jumper and attacks from all three levels, logging 16.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in the playoffs. In Game 3, he notched 16 points, five boards, and knocked down two 3-pointers. See which side to back at SportsLine.

Why the Grizzlies can cover

Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was the Defensive Player of the Year for a reason as he has a unique mix of athleticism and unbelievable recovery time. The Michigan State product owns a soft touch around the rim and is able to space the floor. Jackson Jr. leads the team in rebounds (8.6) and blocks (2.4) to go along with 18.8 points per game in this series. On April 24, he had 14 points, 14 boards, and five blocks.

Forward Xavier Tillman brings toughness to the frontcourt as he is a solid rebounder with the skill set to guard multiple positions. The 24-year-old uses his size to finish through contact down low, and he's averaging 10 points and 8.4 rebounds in the playoffs. In Game 5, he finished with 12 points, eight boards, and five assists. See which side to back at SportsLine.

How to make Grizzlies vs. Lakers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 221 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Lakers vs. Grizzlies? And which side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is 71-38 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.