Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/19/23 – Los Angeles Lakers earned a significant win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday to claim an early lead in their best-of-seven series. Now the Grizzlies must win Game 2 on Wednesday in Memphis to remain relevant in this series. The current basketball betting lines favor the Los Angeles Lakers to defeat Memphis Grizzlies again.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: FedExForum Memphis, TN
TV: TNT
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/19/23 Betting Odds
Lakers
Moneyline: -110
Spread: -1 (-105)
Total: 227 over (-110)
Grizzlies
Moneyline: -110
Spread: +1 (-115)
Total: 227 under (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Analysis
Game 1 went in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Grizzlies with an end score of 128-112. Los Angeles enters this contest with an overall record of 45-39 and have turned the ball over 14.1 times per contest while also committing 17.9 personal fouls each game night. As an overall unit, Los Angeles is currently grabbing 45.7 rebounds per contest and boasts 2,072 assists this season, placing 15th among NBA teams for ball sharing. The Lakers have shot 34.6% from downtown and 77.5% from the charity stripe for an average 117.2 point performance and 48.2% field shot accuracy. On defense, the Lakers have managed to force 12.6 turnovers per game while drawing 21.5 fouls each contest and ranking 15th in basketball for giving away 2,104 assists this season. The Lakers defense is currently allowing a field goal percentage of 46.9% and are surrendering 44.9 boards per contest as a team. They’re giving up 34% on shots from downtown, ranking 20th in opponents PPG against.
Memphis Grizzlies currently stands with an overall record of 51-32 this season and ranks 16th in NBA terms of offensive execution with 47.5% success from field goals attempted. Memphis has amassed 9,587 points this season, collecting 46.6 boards per game. Their assists per game average 26.0 and they turn over possession 13.6 times each contest. Furthermore, they commit 20.0 fouls per contest while shooting an impressive 73.3 percent from the free throw line. Memphis allows opponents to hit 35.5% of three-point shots and make 78.7% of foul shots per game, giving up 26.4 dimes and 44.4 boards per game which ranks them 27th and 21st respectively in the league. The Memphis Grizzlies rank 11th in the league in points per game allowed 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 theSpread
LA Lakers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Lakers’ last 10 games. The LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games. The LA Lakers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Memphis. The LA Lakers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games against Memphis Grizzlies. The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers’ last 6 games on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’ last 6 games. Memphis are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games. The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Memphis’ last 19 games against LA Lakers. Memphis are 14-2 SU in their last 16 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Memphis’ last 11 games when playing at home against the LA Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Free Pick
The Lakers have the upper hand right now, and losing Ja Morant could be a big problem. He could still play, but may experience discomfort that will limit his output. The healthy Lakers possess more horses and experience than their opponents on Memphis who have also struggled off court this season. Memphis seems like they may unravel, so take the Lakers here according to the latest NBA betting picks.
Free Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -1 (-105)
