Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/7/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
The Memphis Grizzlies will be taking on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in California on Tuesday night. After defeating the Houston Rockets 113-99 in their first game of a four-game road trip, the Grizzlies have lost their last two matches, falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 135-129 and the Denver Nuggets 113-97. In their most recent game against the Clippers, the Grizzlies squandered a 15-point fourth-quarter lead, despite an impressive offensive showing that saw them make 54.3% of their field goals and record a fantastic assist-to-turnover ratio of 32/8. Despite the loss of star player Ja Morant, who will not play due to an ongoing investigation, the Grizzlies will look to rely on the contributions of Tyus Jones and Desmond Bane to lead their attack in Morant’s absence.
Injuries will also factor into the Grizzlies’ game plan, with Steven Adams expected to return in a week and Brandon Clarke out for the remainder of the season due to a leg injury. Jones and Bane will have to step up in the absence of Morant, who averages 27.1 points per game and 8.2 assists per game, to help the Grizzlies get back to their winning ways. The Grizzlies will need to show greater resilience in their upcoming matchup against the Lakers, particularly on the defensive end, if they hope to end their 2-game losing skid.
- Memphis is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against the LA Lakers.
- The Grizzlies are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/7/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
Fresh off their surprise victory against the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers (31-34; 31-32-2 ATS) will be looking to extend their six-game winning streak when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. The Lakers stunned the Warriors with a 113-105 win, despite being 5-point underdogs, holding the Warriors to a meager 39.6% field goal percentage. Anthony Davis led the Lakers’ charge with an impressive 39 points on 14 of 25 field goal attempts and 10 of 13 free throw attempts. Meanwhile, Austin Reaves contributed 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, along with some timely blocks, to help the Lakers secure the win.
The Lakers will, however, be missing star player LeBron James for another three weeks due to a foot injury. With D’Angelo Russell and Mo Bamba also listed as questionable, the Lakers will need to rely on their depth to maintain their winning form against the Grizzlies. Despite the injuries, the Lakers have been able to maintain their momentum, and their recent string of victories has put them in a better position to compete for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
- The total stayed UNDER in 14 of the LA Lakers’ last 17 matches with Memphis.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers’ last 5 games at home.
- The LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home against the Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles will take advantage of a Ja Morant suspension on Tuesday versus the short-handed Grizzlies but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in six of the Grizzlies’ last seven as well as in six of the Lakers’ last seven. When these two Western Conference rivals meet on the court, the UNDER has cashed in 14 of the last 17. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win but our best play is UNDER 111-102.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena, CA
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies +2
NBA Totals: 22
