The Los Angeles Lakers got the perfect start to spring a first-round upset on the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter to steal a win on the road. Anyone doing Lakers vs Grizzlies betting may like Los Angeles’ chances in Game 2 as well.
Memphis star guard Ja Morant suffered a hand injury and will be a game-time decision for the Grizzlies. When it comes to the NBA schedule, there is always a sense of urgency for not falling behind 2-0 in a series. In NBA history, teams that have taken a 2-0 lead in a series go on to win the series 92.4 percent of the time.
Memphis will need to dig deep and try to grab a win to even the series before it heads out west.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Information
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
Location of the game: FexEd Forum, Memphis, TN.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
How to Watch: TNT
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Analysis
Lakers Facts to Know
The Los Angeles Lakers record might be better if they had Rui Hachimura since the beginning of the season. Hachimura, who was acquired in a midseason deal with the Washington Wizards, came off the bench to help turn Game 1 in Los Angeles’ favor. Hachimura scored a team-high 29 points and made five of his six 3-point attempts.
NBA player stats show that Austin Reaves (23 points), Anthony Davis (22), and LeBron James (21) also contributed over 20 points for Los Angeles in Game 1. The Lakers were successful in pounding the glass in the series opener, holding a 45-34 edge in rebounding.
Including the play-in tournament, anyone doing Lakers vs Grizzlies betting will see Los Angeles is 6-4 against the spread over the past ten NBA matchups. Nine of Los Angeles last ten games have gone over the total.
Grizzlies Facts to Know
The Memphis Grizzlies schedule isn’t filled with disappointments when Morant wasn’t in the lineup. The Grizzlies were 11-10 without their star guard this season. However, missing Morant for the postseason won’t be something that Memphis will want to figure out for long.
In Game 1, the Grizzlies were led by Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored 31 points. Desmond Bane (22 points) and Dillon Brooks (15) also finished in double figures. One of the challenges of the NBA playoffs schedule is that top players must maintain that production throughout the postseason.
NBA team stats show that Memphis made 47.2 percent of its shots in the series opener. The Grizzlies were excellent from the free-throw line, making 15 of their 16 attempts. Lakers vs Grizzlies betting show Memphis is 1-5 against the spread in its last six games. This has been one of the toughest NBA matchups for the Grizzlies this season. Memphis is 1-2 against Los Angeles this season.
Updates
People making NBA picks today will need to keep an eye on the NBA injury report. Morant’s injury news will likely swing the spread. Anthony Davis and LeBron James are listed as doubtful, but both will likely play.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Spread: Regarding NBA odds today, the Lakers are 1-point road favorites.
Moneyline: Los Angeles is -113 on the moneyline, while Memphis is -106.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 226.5 points.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Prediction
If the Grizzlies don’t win Game 2, this could spell the beginning of the end of Memphis’ playoff run. The Grizzlies have already had injury issues, and while the Lakers aren’t exactly healthy, they do seem to be getting a boost from their entire roster.
- If Morant doesn’t play, Los Angeles is worth a bet as a road favorite.
- If Morant does play, this may be a good spot to take Memphis at +1.
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