The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies enter Saturday’s matchup in Memphis with matching 44-29 records, tied for fourth in the Western Conference standings. Both teams could use a win to stabilize their positioning.
The Grizzlies made headlines Friday by firing head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the regular season. Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo will take the reins as Memphis looks to rebound from a 1-4 road trip and a fourth-quarter collapse in Thursday’s loss to Oklahoma City. Meanwhile, the Lakers continue navigating a volatile stretch after a back-to-back that featured a buzzer-beating win followed by a crushing buzzer-beating loss against the Chicago Bulls.
Here is the featured Luka Doncic prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday’s matchup against the Grizzlies.
Luka Doncic has averaged 30.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in 13 games this month, displaying his usual all-around dominance as a floor general and scorer for the Lakers. He remains the primary engine behind the Lakers’ offense alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves, creating plenty of opportunities.
Saturday’s matchup offers favorable conditions for another high-usage, high-output performance from Doncic. Memphis has lost four of five and is reeling both defensively and organizationally following Jenkins’ surprise dismissal. The Grizzlies have struggled to contain opposing star guards, which is especially significant with Ja Morant questionable and general uncertainty clouding the team’s direction.
The last time these teams met, Doncic posted 29 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, narrowly missing a triple-double. With Jaren Jackson Jr. often pulled out to the perimeter, Doncic will have ample opportunity to attack downhill and create both for himself and his teammates.
With playoff positioning on the line and Doncic facing a defense under new leadership, expect another full stat-sheet performance from the Slovenian star. The over on this line provides solid value in a high-stakes spot.