Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/28/2023 Predictions, Odds and Free Picks
West 1st Round – Game 6, LAL lead series 3-2
The Memphis Grizzlies are set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a crucial Friday night NBA playoff game at the Crypto.com Arena. The Grizzlies, who are the second-seeded team, lost the first game of the series and must win this game to force a Game Seven. In the previous game, Memphis dominated the Lakers with a 116-99 victory, thanks to outstanding performances from Desmond Bane, Ja Morant, and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Bane led the way for the Grizzlies with 33 points and ten rebounds, while Morant contributed 31 points, ten rebounds, and seven assists. Jackson Jr. also had a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds. Memphis will be hoping to stave off elimination once again after blowing past the Lakers in a 116-99 win in Game 5 on Wednesday. SG Desmond Bane led the team with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, Ja Morant added 31 points with 10 rebounds, and seven assists while Jaren Jackson Jr chipped in with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 40 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 38 points in the first quarter ot storm out to an early double-digit lead, before they poured in another 33 points in the third quarter to push the lead out to 25 points at one stage. SF Dillon Brooks had a rough game as he finished with just eight points on three of 15 shooting and the Grizzlies had just three players finish in double figures in scoring.
- Memphis is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Lakers.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/28/2023 Predictions, Odds and Free Picks
On the other hand, the Lakers struggled in the last game, shooting only 40 percent from the field and missing 29 of their 39 three-point attempts. Despite Anthony Davis’ 31 points and 19 rebounds, LeBron James’ 15 points on 17 field goal attempts was not enough to secure a victory. The Lakers won 11 of their last 15 games and need one more win to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. However, if the Grizzlies continue their impressive play, the Lakers will have a tough time closing out the series. The stage is set for an exciting matchup between two teams fighting to stay alive in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the LA Lakers will be looking to bounce back in this one after getting thrashed by the Grizzlies on Wednesday. PF Anthony Davis led the team with 31 points and 19 rebounds on 14 of 23 shooting, Austin Reaves added 17 points with eight rebounds, and six assists while SF LeBron James tallied 15 points with 10 rebounds, and five assists. The Lakers shot just 40 percent from the field and 10 of 39 from the 3-point line as they allowed the Grizzlies off to a flyer and just never gained any traction until the game was out of reach. James had a rough game as he shot just five of 17 from the field while no bench player finished in double figures in scoring.
- The total stayed UNDER in 15 of the LA Lakers’ last 20 games over the Grizzlies.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- The Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home against Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis SG Luke Kennard was forced to exit Game Five with a shoulder injury and is listed as questionable for this match. Both squads ranked in the top five in tempo during the regular season. The Lakers will shoot better at home and win a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win 116-112. 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: 10:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, CA
Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies +4.5
NBA Totals: 218.5
