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Today's Betting Overview - Lakers @ Grizzlies
The Lakers take on the Grizzlies on Sunday, April 16th at FedExForum, Memphis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (51-31)
- Date: Sunday, April 16th
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: FedExForum
Today's NBA Sportsbook Odds - Lakers @ Grizzlies
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Lakers
- Anthony Davis (Probable) Foot
- LeBron James (Probable) Foot
- Dennis Schröder (Probable) Achilles
Grizzlies
- Steven Adams (Out) Knee
- Brandon Clarke (Out) Achilles
- Jake LaRavia (Out) Calf
Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Timberwolves by a score of 108-102, the Lakers are riding a three game win streak. LeBron James led the way in scoring with 30 points. Heading into their previous matchup against the Timberwolves, the Lakers were favored by -8.5, giving them an ATS loss.
With the win, the team has moved to 43-39, placing them 7th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 23-18 at home and 20-21 on the road. The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 40-40.
Through 83 games, the Lakers have put together one of the top scoring offenses (10th) at 117.2 points per game. Not only that, but they enter today's game averaging 122 points per game over their last five games. Los Angeles has used pace to their advantage this season, averaging 101.8 possessions per game, which is the 1st most in the league. This up-tempo style has made up for a three-point field goal percentage of 34.6% (30th). In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Lakers are 5th in the NBA in attempts while connecting at a rate of 77.5%.
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 15, 2023
Defensively, the Lakers come into the game with a field goal percentage allowed of 47.1% (9th). Overall, Los Angeles' defense is giving up an average of 115.1 points per game, ranking 19th in the NBA. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 24th in defensive rebounds per game, they are forcing turnovers at a high clip, averaging 13.5 per game, which puts them at 1st in the league.
Memphis Grizzlies - NBA Betting Analysis
In Memphis' most recent game, Kenneth Lofton Jr. led the team in scoring with 42 points, but the Grizzlies fell to the Thunder by a score of 115-100 to the Thunder. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Memphis as the 2.0 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Grizzlies' overall record sits at 51-31, placing them 2nd in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 35-6 and 16-25 on the road. Memphis' record against the spread is below .500 at 37-43.
So far this season, the Grizzlies' offense has been one of the top units in the NBA, sitting 12th in the league with an average of 116.9 points per game. In their last five games, Memphis is averaging 118 points per contest. Memphis has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 101.8 possessions per game, which ranks 1st in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 35.1% (28th). The Grizzlies are 21st in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 73.3%.
Memphis' defense will take the court ranked 19th in the league at 115.1 points per game. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 35.6 in defensive rebounds per contest, and generating turnovers at a below-average rate of 12.9 per game, the unit has managed to maintain league average numbers. So far, opponents have shot 47.1% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Lakers vs. Grizzlies
Today's matchup will be the 3rd game of the season between the Lakers and Grizzlies. So far, the Lakers have the leg up in the series 2-1. In the previous head-to-head matchup, the Lakers came out on top by a score of 122-121. Los Angeles went into the game as 6.5 point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. The combined 243 was less than the over/under line of 244.0.
In the Lakers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 4-1 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 1-2 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 8-2 with an average of 236 points per contest.
Across Memphis' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Grizzlies are 3-0 straight up on an average scoring differential of -15 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 242 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: LAL +3.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 227.0
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