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2023 NBA Handicapping – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers
(1-1) Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers (1-1)
Date: Saturday, April 22nd
Time: 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Moneyline NBA Odds: Grizzlies +185| Lakers -205 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Lakers -4.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 220.5
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The first-round series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers hits the road for the next two contests in LA. Memphis collected a 103-93 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday.
ATS
At this time, the Grizzlies are 38-44-2 overall against the spread this season. Also, they are 14-26-1 ATS as the away team. Additionally, the Lakers are 41-42-2 against the spread this season. Also, they are 21-20-1 ATS as the home team
Season Series
LA won the regular season series with victories on February 28th (121-109) and March 7th (112-103) while Memphis took the January 20th contest (122-121).
As a result, all-time the Lakers hold the advantage of winning 63 of 102 matches. Overall, last season the teams played four times with the Grizzlies taking three of the four contests.
This is the first time the clubs are facing each other in the postseason.
Memphis Grizzlies
In spite of not having Ja Morant available or two key bigs, the Grizzlies stepped up to even up the series against the Lakers behind a spirited effort.
Although all five Grizzly starters (plus Jake LaRavia) scored in double-figures it was x-factor Xavier Tillman who surprised with a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds (5 offensive boards) plus three assists.
Recently crowned Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr. (18 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks) also stepped up to keep Anthony Davis limited and captain the defense.
Stats
Meanwhile, offensively, the Grizzlies score 116.9 points per game ranked ninth overall. Memphis shoot 47.5% from the field ranking 16th, and 35.1% from the perimeter ranking 23rd.
Memphis still owns the best opponent field goal percentage of 45.3% while limiting opponents to 113 points per game and 35.5% ranking 11th and ninth respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Ja Morant PG (questionable — hand)
- Steven Adams C (OUT indefinitely —PCL strain)
- Brandon Clarke PF (OUT for season—torn Achilles)
- Jake LaRavia SF (questionable — calf)
Los Angeles Lakers
With Memphis decimated by injury and missing their superstar the Lakers had a golden opportunity to put a stranglehold on the series before returning home with the prospect of sweeping and getting rest before round 2.
Instead, it was 38-year-old LeBron James who seemed to be the only one who got the message of urgency as he led his squad with a double-double of 28 points (12 of 23) and 12 rebounds but struggled from deep (1 of 8).
Most concerning was the lackadaisical approach of Anthony Davis who attempted only 14 shots connecting on four allowing Tillman and Triple J to get the best of him.
Stats
On the negative side, LA allows opponents to score an average of 116.6 points per game ranking 20th. Their opponents shoot 46.9% from the field and 34.4% from behind the arc ranking 10th and second respectively.
Another key point is the Lakers score 117.2 points per game which rank sixth-best while shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 34.6 percent from the perimeter ranking 10th and 25th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- No injuries to report
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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Trends:
- At this point, the Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- Also, the Grizzlies are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
- By comparison, the Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- In conclusion, the Lakers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games.
Free Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Prediction:
The most telling stat of Game 2 was turnovers as the Grizzlies limited theirs to 10 while the Lakers had just three more with 13.
However, it was the points scored off those miscues that spoke to the aggressiveness of the teams as Memphis scored 20 points compared to LA scoring just nine.
The Lakeshow will be in full effect and the Lakers ‘others’ should be more comfortable back at home, but the big question is whether Ja Morant will suit up which remains a mystery as of this posting.
If he’s not close to 100 percent, the wise decision would be to give him the weekend with the goal of bringing him back on Monday for Game 4.
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