Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/24/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Predictions
West 1st Round – Game 4, LAL lead series 2-1
The second NBA playoff doubleheader aired on TNT will be between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The Grizzlies, who ranked second in the league in defensive efficiency during the regular season, find themselves in a tough spot with a 2-1 series deficit. In their previous game on Saturday, Memphis struggled, scoring only nine points in the first quarter en route to a 111-101 road loss.
Despite the loss, All-Star guard Ja Morant had a standout performance, scoring a game-high 45 points while also contributing 13 assists and nine rebounds, and shooting 13-for-14 from the free throw line. Desmond Bane also had a solid game for the Grizzlies, adding 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting and grabbing five rebounds. However, Dillon Brooks was ejected after a flagrant two foul and finished with only seven points on 3-for-13 shooting. The Grizzlies shot just 37 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line, but they were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by a ridiculous 35-9 in the first quarter. Dillon Brooks had a rough game as he finished with just seven points on three of 13 shooting, while Tyus Jones finished scoreless on zero of seven shooting off the bench.
- Memphis is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against the LA Lakers.
- The Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/24/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Predictions
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers, who won eight of their final ten games in the regular season, have carried that momentum into the postseason. In Game Three against the Grizzlies, the Lakers jumped to a 26-point lead after the first quarter and managed to hold off a furious second-half surge from Memphis. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, missing 21 of 28 attempts, the Lakers shot 46 percent overall.
Leading the charge for the Lakers was All-Star forward Anthony Davis, who scored 31 points on 11-for-24 shooting and grabbed 17 rebounds. LeBron James, another All-Star forward, contributed 25 points on 10-for-20 shooting, along with nine rebounds and five assists. PF Rui Hachimura also made a significant impact off the bench, scoring 16 points in 22 minutes for the Lakers. The team shot 45 percent from the field and seven of 28 from the 3-point line, but this win was all about their effort in the first quarter where they held the Grizzlies to just nine points to fall behind by as many as 29 points before a late scoring flurry from the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant kept the final scores respectable.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers’ last 6 matches with the Grizzlies.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home.
- The Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home against Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Memphis Grizzlies. As Memphis prepares for their upcoming playoff game, they will unfortunately be without key big men Steven Adams (knee) and Brandon Clarke (leg) for the entire postseason. Both teams, known for their fast-paced style of play, ranked in the top five in tempo during the regular season, making the over a tempting bet. However, the stronger play seems to be on the Grizzlies, as they look to even the best-of-seven series with a road victory. The prediction is a close game, with the Grizzlies coming out on top with a 114-111 win.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, CA
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -4.5
NBA Totals: 220.5
