Lakers vs Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 19, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Lakers (43-39) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Grizzlies (51-31)
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSSE

The Los Angeles Lakers visit FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Memphis.

The Grizzlies are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Lakers vs Grizzlies Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 41-41 against the spread, while the Grizzlies are 37-44 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+1.5 -115O 225.5 -110-110
Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 -105U 225.5 -110-110

Grizzlies vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Wednesday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.

Grizzlies vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.

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


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 72 games (+21.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 30 of their last 45 games (+14.51 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 31 away games (+13.68 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 35 away games (+13.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 away games (+11.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 47 games at home (+27.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 1H Moneyline in 37 of their last 45 games at home (+24.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 61 of their last 94 games (+23.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1H Spread in 56 of their last 89 games (+20.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have covered the 1Q Spread in 55 of their last 89 games (+19.05 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 41-41 (-4.2 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 45-39 against the Moneyline (+12.35 Units / 8.68% ROI)
  • 44-39 against the Over for game total points (+1.1 Units / 1.19% ROI)
  • 39-44 against the Under for game total points (-9.4 Units / -10.17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Grizzlies have gone 37-44 (-11.35 Units / -12.44% ROI).

  • 51-32 against the Moneyline (+1.95 Units / 0.87% ROI)
  • 37-43 against the Over for game total points (-10.3 Units / -11.28% ROI)
  • 43-37 against the Under for game total points (+2.3 Units / 2.52% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 89 games (-39.58 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 94 games (-36.26 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 87 games (-30.88 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 20 of their last 52 games (-29.33 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Memphis Grizzlies have only hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 93 games (-20.55 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 72 games (-18.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 13 of their last 40 games (-16.61 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 35 away games (-16.40 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 40 games (-15.91 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 40 games (-14.05 Units / -22% ROI)

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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

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

Injury Report: Grizzlies vs. LakersWednesday‘s Game, Apr. 19

  • 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 Wednesday’s (Apr. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Wednesday’s (Apr. 19) game against Memphis.
  • Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Schroder is probable for Wednesday’s (Apr. 19) game against Memphis.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is probable for Wednesday’s (Apr. 19) game against Memphis.

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 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 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

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


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