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Today's Betting Overview - Grizzlies @ Lakers
The Grizzlies take on the Lakers on Saturday, April 22nd at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies (51-31) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39)
- Date: Saturday, April 22nd
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Today's NBA Sportsbook Odds - Grizzlies @ Lakers
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Grizzlies
- Steven Adams (Out) Knee
- Ja Morant (Questionable) Hand
- Brandon Clarke (Out) Achilles
- Jake LaRavia (Out) Calf
Lakers
- Anthony Davis (Probable) Foot
- LeBron James (Probable) Foot
- Dennis Schröder (Probable) Achilles
Memphis Grizzlies - NBA Betting Analysis
The Grizzlies enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 103-93 win over the Lakers. Xavier Tillman Sr. and his 22 led the way for the Grizzlies. Memphis was the 1.5 point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
With the win, the team has moved to 51-31, placing them 2nd in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 35-6 at home and 16-25 on the road. Memphis' record against the spread is below .500 at 38-44.
Over their last five games, the Grizzlies' are averaging 116 points per game. For the season, Memphis is ranked 14th at 116.9 points per contest. Although the Grizzlies have preferred to push the pace this season, their overall offensive scoring numbers have been held back by their three-point shooting percentage. For the season, Memphis is 11th in pace but has hit only 35.1% of their threes (32nd). In terms of free-throw shooting, the Grizzlies are 19th in attempts and 4th in percentage.
This season, the Grizzlies have allowed an average of 109.9 points per game, good for 12th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have knocked down 34.9% of their looks from beyond the arc (10th) and 45.5% of their overall field goal attempts. Memphis' overall defensive numbers have been good despite the units struggles on the glass, sitting just 19th in defensive rebounds per game. The Grizzlies are also a below average group in forced turnovers, at just 12.9 per game.
Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Betting Analysis
In Los Angeles' most recent game, LeBron James led the team in scoring with 28 points, but the Lakers fell to the Grizzlies by a score of 103-93 to the Grizzlies. Going into the game, Los Angeles was 1.5 point favorites, adding an ATS loss to their resume.
Now, the Lakers' overall record sits at 43-39, placing them 7th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 23-18 and 20-21 on the road. Los Angeles' record against the spread is below .500 at 41-41.
So far this season, the Lakers' offense has been one of the top units in the NBA, sitting 10th in the league with an average of 117.2 points per game. In their last five games, Los Angeles is averaging 115 points per contest. Los Angeles has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 100.9 possessions per game, which ranks 11th in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 34.6% (33rd). The Lakers are 6th in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 77.5%.
The Lakers enters today's game ranked 12th in the league with an average of 109.9 points allowed per game. Opponents have a 34.9% success rate from three-point range and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%. However, the Los Angeles' has shown some weaknesses on the boards, ranking 19th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also a below-average unit at forcing turnovers, at just 13.5 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Grizzlies vs. Lakers
The Lakers currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Grizzlies. Across five games, the Lakers have a record of 3-2. In the previous head-to-head matchup, the Grizzlies came out on top by a score of 103-93. Memphis went into the game as 1.5 point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. The combined 196 was less than the over/under line of 222.5.
In the Grizzlies' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 1-2 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 236 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 3-2 straight-up. As the favorite, the Lakers are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of 14 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 0-3. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 234 points per game and an over/under mark of 8-2.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: LAL -4.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 221.0
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