Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/26/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Venue:  FedExForum, Memphis, TN 

Where to Watch:  TNT

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Lakers +4, Grizzlies -4; Over/Under:  222 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Lakers +4, Grizzlies -4; Over/Under:  221.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Lakers +4.5, Grizzlies -4.5; Over/Under:  221.5 points

Los Angeles Lakers:  43-39 (5th place, Pacific Division)

Memphis Grizzlies:  51-31 (1st place, Southwest Division)

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Los Angeles Lakers:  8-2 last 10

Memphis Grizzlies:  4-6 last 10

The Lakers finished the regular season with a 43-39 record overall and they were 20-21 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with both wins coming against the Memphis Grizzlies in their last 2 games. In game 4, Austin Reaves led the team in points in that game with 23 while LeBron James was next on the team with 22 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 7 while LeBron James led the team in rebounds with 20. They were 43.6% from the field, 27.8% from 3-point range, and 80.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.6 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 43-43-1 this season and their O/U record is 46-41.

The Grizzlies finished the regular season with a 51-31 record overall and they were 35-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with both losses coming against the LA Lakers in their last 2 games. In game 4, Desmond Bane led the team in points in that game with 36 while Ja Morant was next on the team with 19 points. Ja Morant led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 39.6% from the field, 21.4% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 38-46-2 this season and their O/U record is 39-45-2.

The current betting odds have the Grizzlies listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This is game 5 of a 7-game series between the 2nd seeded Grizzlies and the 7th seeded Lakers for the 1st round of the playoffs in the NBA Western Conference. The Lakers are entering this game with a 3-1 series lead after winning both of their home games. The Grizzlies put up a much better fight in game 4 than they did in game 3 and even forced OT in that game, but it wasn't enough to even up the series as they came away with the loss. The Grizzlies still played well though and now that they have their backs against the wall here, they are going to be desperate in this game for a win on their home court. The Grizzlies were a really good home team all year though and they are going to step up on their home court in this elimination game and keep their season alive still with a win here. The Lakers have been rolling lately but it won't be enough in this game with the Grizzlies on their last stand here at home as this is still the number 2 seed in the West as they were great all year. Ja Morant has still played great in most of the games of this series and he will step up here at home to lead his team to a win in a must win game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Grizzlies to cover the spread in this game and make it a 3-2 series.

Lakers Grizzlies Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 117 Lakers 107.

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Los Angeles Lakers: 21-39 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins. 8-19 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins. 8-4 UNDER in all playoff games. 30-22 UNDER against Southwest division opponents.

Memphis Grizzlies: 27-12 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses. 29-13 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 11-3 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses. 8-2 UNDER after a loss by 6 points or less.

Los Angeles Lakers:  None.

Memphis Grizzlies:  J. LaRavia (SF) Out Indefinitely - Calf. S. Adams (C) out for season - Knee. B. Clarke (PF) out for season - Achilles.

“I just try to be as great as I can be offensively, but more importantly on the defensive end. That was the mindset tonight. I was able to make a couple of plays. ... My teammates told me I had 20 and 20. It's the first time I've done it in my career, so that's pretty cool, I guess.” - LeBron James after their win against the Grizzlies in their game on Monday, game 4 of this series.

“Obviously, LeBron gets to his right hand, which can’t happen at the end of the game. Some breakdowns for us. Very disappointing loss.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s loss against the Lakers in their game on Monday, game 4 of this series.

PG D'Angelo Russell

SG Austin Reaves

SF LeBron James

PF Jarred Vanderbilt

C Anthony Davis

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Xavier Tillman

PPG: L. James (28.9)

APG: L. James (6.8)

Reb/G: A. Davis (12.5)

PPG: J. Morant (26.2)

APG: J. Morant (8.1)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.5)

Coaches:

Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (1st season)

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)