Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/19/2023 Predictions, Free Picks and Odds
West 1st Round – Game 2, LAL lead series 1-0
In the NBA on TNT doubleheader on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum. The Lakers, seeded seventh in the playoffs, had a strong finish to the regular season, winning six of their final seven games, and were looking to make a deep playoff run. In the series opener, the Lakers showcased their skills with an impressive 128-112 road victory over the Grizzlies, outscoring them by 22 points in the second half.
Rui Hachimura led the Lakers’ balanced scoring attack with 29 points and six rebounds in just 30 minutes off the bench, while Anthony Davis contributed 22 points on 10-for-17 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds. LeBron James, a perennial All-Star, added 21 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists to the Lakers’ winning effort. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc and 87.5 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 outings with the Grizzlies.
- The total went OVER in 6 of LA Lakers’ last 6 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 10 of LA Lakers’ last 11 games on the road against Memphis.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/19/2023 Predictions, Free Picks and Odds
On the other side, the Grizzlies, who had the best home record in the league during the regular season with 35 wins, and ranked second in defensive efficiency, couldn’t hold on to their halftime lead of 65-58. Despite assisting on 24 of their 42 made field goals and shooting 47 percent from the field, the Grizzlies were outrebounded by the Lakers by a margin of 45-34 and allowed them to shoot 53 percent.
Jaren Jackson Jr., a rising star and All-Star forward for the Grizzlies, led all scorers with an impressive 31 points on a 13-for-21 shooting performance, and Desmond Bane added 22 points despite missing 12 of 18 field goal attempts. Ja Morant, another young All-Star guard for the Grizzlies, contributed 18 points and six rebounds, but it was not enough to secure a win in the series opener. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 93.8 percent from the free throw line. The Grizzlies are allowing 43.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
- The total stayed UNDER in 10 of Memphis’ last 11 games at home against the LA Lakers.
- Memphis is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Memphis’ last 5 games with an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies. The NBA pick is the Los Angeles Lakers. Memphis PG Ja Morant was forced to leave Sunday’s loss with a hand injury and is listed as questionable for this game. These two teams rank in the top five in pace, so we could be in store for another high scoring game output. The Grizzlies will try even things at home. Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies win 118-111.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2022
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies +1
NBA Totals: 227.5
