Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/22/2023

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Saturday, April 22, 2023

Venue:  Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies +4.5, Lakers -4.5; Over/Under:  220.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies +4.5, Lakers -4.5; Over/Under:  220 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies +4.5, Lakers -4.5; Over/Under:  220.5 points

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

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

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Memphis Grizzlies:  5-5 last 10

Los Angeles Lakers:  8-2 last 10

The Grizzlies finished the regular season with a 51-31 record overall and they were 16-25 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the LA Lakers in their last game. Xavier Tillman led the team in points in that game with 22 while Jaren Jackson Jr. was next on the team with 18 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Xavier Tillman led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 42.7% from the field, 30.6% from 3-point range, and 76.2% 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 38-44-2 this season and their O/U record is 38-44-2.

The Lakers finished the regular season with a 43-39 record overall and they were 23-18 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. LeBron James led the team in points in that game with 28 while Rui Hachimura was next on the team with 20 points. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while LeBron James led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 41.2% from the field, 26.9% from 3-point range, and 76.2% 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 41-43-1 this season and their O/U record is 45-40.

The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This is game 3 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. This series is all tied up 1-1 going into LA but the Lakers have done what they needed to do by winning game 1 of this series. They needed to win a road game to advance to the next round and they checked that off the list right away with their road win in game 1. They weren't as good in game 2 when the Grizzlies were missing Ja Morant, but they are in a good position here at home now and can focus on winning their next 2 home games. The Lakers weren't the greatest home team this year but they still had a winning 23-18 record there while the Grizzlies have been bad in their road games all year. The Grizzlies were 16-25 in road games this season and now the pressure is on them to get a road win in this series. The Grizzlies have been a good and consistent team all year but this Lakers team made a lot of late moves in the season to improve their team and they ended the regular season playing really well over the last few weeks. They also have a lot more seasoned veterans on their team who know how to handle these situations in the playoffs and they will take advantage of their home game here to take another series lead and keep the pressure on the Grizzlies to perform. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game. 

Grizzlies Lakers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, April 22, 2023 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 121 Grizzlies 111.

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Memphis Grizzlies: 5-15 ATS as an underdog. 14-25 ATS in road games. 40-22 OVER in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 13-7 OVER after playing 2 consecutive home games.

Los Angeles Lakers: 13-7 ATS against Southwest division opponents. 23-15 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders. 28-19 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent. 17-9 OVER after playing 2 consecutive road games.

Memphis Grizzlies:  J. Morant (PG) Ques Sat - Wrist. J. LaRavia (SF) Ques Sat - Calf. J. Jackson Jr. (PF) Ques Sat - Upper Body. S. Adams (C) out for season - Knee. B. Clarke (PF) out for season - Achilles.

Los Angeles Lakers:  None.

“Obviously, this is a big win for us. You know, great performance from him (Tillman), other guys as well.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s win against the Lakers in their game on Wednesday, game 2 of this series. 

“They’re just as dangerous a team when Tyus is starting. They don’t miss a beat, and we knew that. No matter if Ja’s in the game. If Ja’s starting, dangerous. If Tyus is starting, dangerous. It didn’t change our approach.” - LeBron James after their loss against the Grizzlies in their game on Wednesday, game 2 of this series. 

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Xavier Tillman

PG D'Angelo Russell

SG Austin Reaves

SF LeBron James

PF Jarred Vanderbilt

C Anthony Davis

PPG: J. Morant (26.2)

APG: J. Morant (8.1)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.5)

PPG: L. James (28.9)

APG: L. James (6.8)

Reb/G: A. Davis (12.5)

Coaches:

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)

Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (1st season)