Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/16/23 – Los Angeles Lakers 44-39 will be trying to take home-court advantage when they face Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles secured an exciting 108-102 overtime victory against Minnesota on Tuesday for their Play-in game victory. The Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 last played just a week ago, falling to Oklahoma City by an overwhelming score of 115-100 in their regular season finale game. The Lakers are the underdogs here but they are the top basketball betting pick today in this matchup.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
Date & Time: Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET
Location: FedExForum Memphis, TN
TV: ABC
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/16/23 Betting Odds
Lakers
Moneyline: +145
Spread: +3.5 (-105)
Total: 227 over (-110)
Grizzlies
Moneyline: -165
Spread: -3.5 (-115)
Total: 227 under (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers enters this contest with a 43-39 record and are turning over 14.1 times per contest and committing 17.9 fouls per game as a team. Los Angeles averages 45.7 rebounds per contest while contributing 2,072 assists on their campaign – placing them 15th overall in terms of passing ability. The Lakers are connecting on 34.6% of three-point attempts and 77.5% from the free throw line, scoring 117.2 points per game on 48.2% shooting from the floor. On defense, the Lakers are forcing 12.6 turnovers per game and drawing 21.5 fouls; they rank 15th in the NBA in terms of allowed assists to the opposition with 2,104 surrendered during this campaign; they allow an opponent shooting percentage of 46.9% per game; they surrender 44.9 boards per game as a collective unit. Their defense allows 34.4% of shots from beyond the perimeter while ranking 20th in PPG allowed.
Memphis Grizzlies currently stands at 51-31 for this season. They average 20.0 fouls per contest while shooting 73.3% from the free throw line and assist their teammates 26.0 times per game, losing possession via turnover 13.6 times each contest. Memphis has amassed 9,587 points this season and averages 46.6 rebounds per game on offense – they rank 16th overall. Memphis defense has conceded 35.5% on 3-point shots and opponents have converted 78.7% from the free throw line. They are giving up 26.4 dimes per game and 44.4 total boards per contest – placing them 27th and 21st respectively in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies rank 11th in terms of opponents’ points per game conceded with 113-0, forcing 15.1 turnovers per game and permitting opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Against the Spread
The LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Lakers’ last 9 games. LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games. The LA Lakers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Memphis. The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers’ last 5 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Lakers’ last 10 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
Memphis are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. Memphis are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis’ last 6 games against the LA Lakers. Memphis are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Memphis’ last 10 games when playing at home against the LA Lakers. Memphis are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Free Pick
The Lakers have won six out of their last seven games and four out of their five road contests. They have shown great offensive and free throw shooting efficiency while making use of opportunities at the charity stripe. Furthermore, their rebounding is outstanding and their aggressiveness on offensive glass should give them additional scoring chances. The Memphis Grizzlies have struggled defensively in recent games and NBA betting trends predict they may find it difficult to slow down the Lakers in this matchup. Although they have lost four out of their last seven matches, Grizzlies continue to play well offensively despite this current slump.
Free Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +3.5 (-105)
