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The Memphis Grizzlies enter Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers as 4-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Sunday tips at 3:00 PM ET on ABC from FedExForum. The point total is 228.5 points in the contest.
How to bet Grizzlies vs. Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with sportsbooks listing the Grizzlies as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Grizzlies have -186 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +156 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 228.5 points.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, April 16, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Arena: FedExForum
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Betting Trends
The Grizzlies are 37-41-4 against the spread this season. Memphis has won 48, or 76.2%, of the 63 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Grizzlies games this year have hit the over 45.1% of the time (37 out of 82 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Lakers are 40-39-3 this season. Los Angeles has won 23 of the 51 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (45.1%). Lakers games this year have gone over the point total 43 times in 82 opportunities (52.4%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Grizzlies
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 61 | 26.2 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Desmond Bane | 58 | 21.5 | 5 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 63 | 18.6 | 6.8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.6 |
| Dillon Brooks | 73 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Tyus Jones | 80 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 55 | 28.9 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Anthony Davis | 56 | 25.9 | 12.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2 | 0.3 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 71 | 17.8 | 3 | 6.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Austin Reaves | 64 | 13 | 3 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Malik Beasley | 81 | 12.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Injury Report
Lakers: Dennis Schroder: Probable (Achilles), Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Probable (Foot)
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
With 116.9 points per game on offense, Memphis is eighth in the NBA. At the other end of the court, it allows 113 points per contest, which ranks 11th in the league. In home games, the Grizzlies are putting up 5.8 more points per game (119.8) than they are on the road (114). The Grizzlies have been scoring 122.1 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 116.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
This season, Memphis is sinking 12 threes per game (16th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 35.1% (22nd-ranked) from downtown. Of the shots attempted by the Grizzlies in 2022-23, 62.8% of them have been two-pointers (72.5% of the team’s made baskets) and 37.2% have been from beyond the arc (27.5%).
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
With 117.2 points scored per game and 116.6 points conceded, Los Angeles is sixth in the league offensively and 20th defensively. In 2022-23 the Lakers are scoring 0.3 fewer points per game at home (117) than on the road (117.3). Over their past 10 games, the Lakers are scoring 122.6 points per contest, 5.4 more than their season average (117.2).
In 2022-23, Los Angeles is 24th in the league in 3-point makes (10.8 per game) and 24th in 3-point percentage (34.6%). In 2022-23, the Lakers have attempted 65% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 35% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 74.8% of the Lakers’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 25.2% have been 3-pointers.
Our prediction to win this game is the Grizzlies, and we project that Grizzlies will cover the spread (Grizzlies -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 228.5 points.
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