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Today's Betting Overview - Grizzlies @ Lakers
The Grizzlies take on the Lakers on Friday, April 28th 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: Friday, April 28th
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Grizzlies & Lakers Key Injuries
Grizzlies
- Steven Adams (Out) Knee
- Luke Kennard (Questionable) Shoulder
- 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 116-99 win over the Lakers. Desmond Bane and his 33 led the way for the Grizzlies. Not only did Memphis win the game, but they also covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites.
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 39-46.
For the season, the Grizzlies are the 14th-ranked scoring unit in the NBA at 116.9 points per game. But looking at their previous five games, the team is in danger of falling in the rankings as they have averaged just 108 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 12th 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 3rd 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 (7th) and 45.5% of their overall field goal attempts. Memphis' overall defensive numbers have been good despite the unit's struggles on the glass, sitting just 20th 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, Anthony Davis led the team in scoring with 31 points, but the Lakers fell to the Grizzlies by a score of 116-99 to the Grizzlies. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Los Angeles as the 4.5-point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
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. This season, Los Angeles' ATS record sits at 43-42.
With an average of 117.2 points per game, the Lakers are ranked 12th in the NBA in scoring. Despite this, their recent performance has been below average, scoring just 109 points per game in their last five contests. Los Angeles has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 100.9 possessions per game, which ranks 12th in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 34.6% (35th). The Lakers are 4th in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 77.5%.
The Lakers enter 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, Los Angeles has shown some weaknesses on the boards, ranking 20th 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 a leg up in this year's season series against the Grizzlies. Across eight games, the Lakers have a record of 5-3. The most recent game between the teams resulted in both a straight-up and ATS win for the Grizzlies (116-99). Their combined 215 points fell below the over/under line of 222.0.
In the Grizzlies' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 0-3 ATS and 0-3 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 231 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Lakers are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of 4 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 229 points per game and an over/under mark of 6-4.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: MEM +4.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 219.0
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