Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 22, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Lakers (43-39) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Grizzlies (51-31)
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA

The Memphis Grizzlies visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Grizzlies vs Lakers Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Grizzlies are 38-44 against the spread, while the Lakers are 41-42 against the spread.


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Grizzlies vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Memphis Grizzlies+4.5 -105O 220.5 -110+170
Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 -115U 220.5 -110-210

Lakers vs Grizzlies Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Saturday‘s game with 62.1% confidence.

Lakers vs Grizzlies Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Grizzlies and Lakers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 57 of their last 86 games (+24.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 56 of their last 77 games (+23.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 57 of their last 90 games (+21.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 56 of their last 90 games (+20.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 59 of their last 90 games (+15.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 73 games (+20.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 31 of their last 46 games (+15.51 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games at home (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 49 games (+6.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.21 Units / 28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 38-44 (-10.35 Units / -11.21% ROI).

  • 52-32 against the Moneyline (+2.95 Units / 1.31% ROI)
  • 37-44 against the Over for game total points (-11.4 Units / -12.34% ROI)
  • 44-37 against the Under for game total points (+3.3 Units / 3.57% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 41-42 (-5.3 Units / -5.66% ROI).

  • 45-40 against the Moneyline (+11.2 Units / 7.81% ROI)
  • 44-40 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • 40-44 against the Under for game total points (-8.4 Units / -8.98% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 73 games (-17.85 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 13 of their last 41 games (-17.81 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 41 games (-17.06 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 41 games (-15.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 63 games (-13.75 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 90 games (-40.73 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 90 games (-36.02 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 88 games (-31.88 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 20 of their last 53 games (-30.53 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 46 away games (-25.05 Units / -30% ROI)

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Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Grizzlies are 46-24 (.657) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Grizzlies are 59-38 (.608) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

The Grizzlies are 64-9 (.877) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Grizzlies are 26-11 (.703) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-24 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin this season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Memphis Grizzlies have averaged 55.5 rebounds per game (4,554 rebounds/82 games) this season — third-highest among NBA teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 35-57 (.380) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — eighth-worst among NBA teams. The Memphis Grizzlies have averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (2,198 turnovers/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — eighth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Lakers are 8-30 (.211) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .275

The Lakers are 35-57 (.380) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

Injury Report: Lakers vs. GrizzliesSaturday‘s Game, Apr. 22

  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is probable for Saturday’s (Apr.22) game against Memphis.
  • Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Schroder is probable for Saturday’s (Apr.22) game against Memphis.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Saturday’s (Apr.22) game against Memphis.
  • Steven Adams (Grizzlies): Adams is likely to miss the rest of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies): Clarke will miss the rest of the season with a left Achilles tear, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Jake LaRavia (Grizzlies): LaRavia hasn’t played since Apr. 2 against Chicago and remains without a timetable to return.
  • Ja Morant (Grizzlies): Morant is Questionable for Saturday’s (Apr. 22) game against the Lakers.

Memphis Grizzlies Offensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 28.1 points in the paint per game (6,640 points/236 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.3

The Grizzlies have averaged 16.4 second chance points per game (3,872 points/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.3

The Grizzlies have a TS% of 44% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Grizzlies have averaged 28.4 points in the paint per game (4,654 points/164 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have 26.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have averaged 54.5 points in the paint per game (4,470 points/82 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Lakers are shooting 47% (9,856/20,773) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Memphis Grizzlies Defensive Stats & Trends

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (543 blocks/82 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.1 steals per game (1,079 steals/118 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Grizzlies have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (1,006 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Grizzlies have averaged 9.0 steals per game (2,135 steals/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,152 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,787 rebounds/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.9

The Lakers have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (6,135 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.7


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