Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/26/2023 Picks, Predictions and Odds
West 1st Round – Game 5, LAL lead series 3-1
In the first game of Wednesday night’s NBA doubleheader on TNT, the Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum. The Lakers, seeded seventh in the Western Conference, have already taken the series opener on the road and are just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals. In their last game against Memphis on Monday, the Lakers secured a 117-111 home victory in overtime, thanks in part to a clutch layup by LeBron James with less than one second remaining.
Austin Reaves was the leading scorer for the Lakers, putting up 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field and adding six assists. LeBron James contributed 22 points, 20 rebounds, and seven assists, while Anthony Davis chipped in with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Overall, the Lakers were efficient from the free-throw line, converting 25 of their 31 attempts.
- The LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 clashes with the Grizzlies.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Memphis.
- The total went OVER in 6 of LA Lakers’ last 7 games on the road.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies 4/26/2023 Picks, Predictions and Odds
On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies, who had the best home record in the NBA during the regular season with 35 wins, have yet to secure a victory in this series with their star guard Ja Morant on the court. In Game Four, Memphis struggled with their shooting, missing 31 of 42 three-point attempts and shooting just 40 percent overall. They were also outrebounded by the Lakers by a margin of 52-49 and faced a deficit of as many as 15 points.
Despite the loss, Desmond Bane had an outstanding performance for Memphis, scoring a game-high 36 points on 13-for-29 shooting and grabbing seven rebounds. Ja Morant, however, struggled with his shooting, missing 16 of his 24 field goal attempts and finishing with 19 points. Jaren Jackson Jr., who is an All-Star forward for the Grizzlies, added 14 points and 14 rebounds to the team’s effort.
- The total stayed UNDER in 15 of Memphis’ last 20 matches with the Lakers.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are 15-2 SU in their last 17 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 11 of Memphis’ last 12 games at home against the LA Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies. The NBA pick is the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis Grizzlies’ key frontcourt players, Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke, will be sidelined for the entire postseason due to injuries to the knee and leg respectively. Despite a promising start in the series opener, the Grizzlies’ momentum was disrupted when Ja Morant, their star player, had to exit the game due to a wrist injury. However, Memphis is expected to bounce back and avoid elimination with a victory at home, with a final score prediction of 116-108 in favor of the Grizzlies.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: FEDEXForum in Memphis, TN
Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -4
NBA Totals: 222.5
