Grizzlies vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies travel to Los Angeles to take on the #7-seed Lakers on ESPN Friday night at 10:30 PM ET in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Can the Grizzlies cover the 4.5-point spread as road underdogs?
Los Angeles leads the series 3-2.
The Memphis Grizzlies went 51-31 in the regular season. They are 2-3 in the playoffs this season. The Grizzlies are 39-46-2 ATS on the year.
The Los Angeles Lakers went 43-39 in the regular season. They’re 4-2 in the playoffs and play-in this season. The Lakers are 43-44-1 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
549 Memphis Grizzlies (+4.5) at 550 Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5); O/U 218.5
10:30 PM ET, Friday, April 28, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Grizzlies vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers -4.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Memphis Grizzlies DFS Spin
Memphis big men Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke are both out for the season with lower body injuries. Clarke averaged 10 points per game in the regular season and Adams snagged 11.5 rebounds per game on the campaign. Grizzlies shooting guard Luke Kennard is officially listed as questionable for Friday’s game with a left shoulder injury. The lefty is averaging 7.2 points per game in 21.4 minutes per contest in the playoffs this year.
Memphis forward Xavier Tillman is a potential DFS sleeper on Friday. In 5 playoff games, Tillman is averaging 10 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while shooting an efficient 56.1% from the floor. Memphis point guard Ja Morant should set Tillman up for some easy buckets on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Lakers power forward Anthony Davis has raised his game up a level in these playoffs. In 5 postseason games, Davis is putting up a monster stat line of 21.8 points, 13.6 rebounds, 4.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game. He’s hit the 20-point mark in 3 of the 5 games in this series and is a good candidate to hit that number again on Friday.
L.A.’s D’Angelo Russell has some DFS value at point guard on Friday. Russell is posting 13.8 points, 6.2 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2.2 made three-pointers per game in the playoffs this year. He could be in line for a big game at home against Memphis in Game 6 on Friday.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Memphis is 7-22 ATS in their last 29 road games against a team with a winning home record.
Memphis is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following an outright win.
Los Angeles is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS loss.
Los Angeles is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400.
Grizzlies vs. Lakers NBA Prediction
The Grizzlies have been struggling against the Lakers of late. Memphis is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against the Lakers in Los Angeles, and the Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against the Lakers overall. Memphis has had trouble on the road in general as they are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
The Lakers are the better team in this series, and a few stats point to them winning and covering on Friday. L.A. is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an outright loss of more than 10 points, and the Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. I believe the Lakers will close out the Grizzlies on Friday so I’ll be laying the points with L.A. at home.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES LAKERS -4.5
