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The Memphis Grizzlies (38-25) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (31-34) at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The Grizzlies are just 1.5-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the teams this season. The matchup has a 224 point total.
How to bet Grizzlies vs. Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Grizzlies as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Grizzlies have -122 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +102 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 224 points.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Betting Trends
In the Grizzlies’ 63 games this year, they have 30 wins against the spread. Memphis has come away with 37 wins in the 49 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Grizzlies games this year have gone over the total in 27 out of 65 opportunities (41.5%).
In the Lakers’ 65 games this season, they have 31 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has won 41.7% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (20-28). Lakers games this year have hit the over on 32 of 65 set point totals (49.2%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Grizzlies
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | 41 | 21.5 | 5 | 4.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 46 | 16.8 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Dillon Brooks | 57 | 14.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Tyus Jones | 63 | 9.8 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Santi Aldama | 60 | 9.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 40 | 26.4 | 12.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Malik Beasley | 64 | 13.3 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 3 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 48 | 12.8 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Dennis Schroder | 51 | 12.5 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 47 | 11.7 | 4.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Grizzlies: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Ja Morant: Out (Not With Team), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Kennedy Chandler: Questionable (Illness), Jake LaRavia: Questionable (Back), Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Right Shoulder)
Lakers: D’Angelo Russell: Questionable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot), Mohamed Bamba: Out (Ankle), LeBron James: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis ranks ninth in the NBA with 115.8 points per game this year. At the other end of the court, it ranks sixth with 112 points allowed per game. The Grizzlies are posting 118.4 points per game this year at home, which is 5.1 more points than they’re averaging in road games (113.3). The Grizzlies’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, racking up 113.5 points a contest compared to the 115.8 they’ve averaged this year.
Memphis is making 11.4 three-pointers per game (20th-ranked in NBA) this year, while sporting a 34.5% three-point percentage (24th-ranked). In terms of shot breakdown, the Grizzlies have taken 64.2% two-pointers (accounting for 73.6% of the team’s baskets) and 35.8% threes (26.4%).
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles is eighth in the NBA in points scored (116.7 per game) and 24th in points allowed (117.6). At home the Lakers are putting up 117.4 points per game, 1.3 more than they are averaging on the road (116.1). The Lakers are posting 113.2 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 3.5 fewer points than their average for the season (116.7).
Los Angeles is the fifth-worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.6 per game) and 25th in 3-point percentage (34%). The Lakers attempt 65.2% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 34.8% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 75.3% of the Lakers’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 24.7% are 3-pointers.
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Grizzlies, and we expect that Lakers will cover the spread (Grizzlies -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 224 points.
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