Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction & Odds
The seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers head to Memphis to face the #2-seed Grizzlies on TNT Wednesday night at 7:30 PM ET in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Can the Grizzlies cover the 4-point spread as home favorites?
Los Angeles leads the series 3-1.
The Los Angeles Lakers went 43-39 in the regular season. The Lakers are 4-1 in the play-in and playoffs this season. The Lakers are 43-43-1 ATS on the year.
The Memphis Grizzlies went 51-31 in the regular season. They’re 1-3 in the playoffs this year. The Grizzlies are 38-46-2 ATS on the season.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
531 Los Angeles Lakers (+4) at 532 Memphis Grizzlies (-4); O/U 222
7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, April 26, 2023
FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing the Grizzlies -4 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.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Dennis Schroder, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis are all listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies. James and Davis are dealing with foot ailments while Schroeder is dealing with an Achilles injury. Of the three, I like LeBron James the best for DFS purposes, as he’s seemingly raised his game a level in the past few games. In four postseason games, James is putting up 24 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1.8 blocks, and 1.3 made three-pointers per game. James was phenomenal in L.A.’s Game 4 overtime win over Memphis as the NBA’s all-time points leader racked up 22 points, 20 rebounds, and 7 assists in the Lakers’ 117-111 win. He may cost a pretty penny but LeBron James could be worth it on Wednesday.
Memphis Grizzlies DFS Spin
Memphis big men Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke have been out the past few weeks, will be out on Wednesday, and will also miss the remainder of the season. Adams and Clarke combined to average 17.3 points and 15.3 rebounds per game during the regular season for the Grizzlies this year.
The Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. could be a worthy DFS option on Wednesday. The 6’11” power forward out of Michigan State is averaging 19 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game in four postseason games for Memphis this year. Jackson poured in 31 points against the Lakers at home in Game 1 and could be in for another big scoring night on Wednesday as the series shifts back to FedEx Forum.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies NBA Betting Trends
Memphis is 24-18-1 ATS at home this season.
Memphis is 20-18-1 ATS as a home favorite this season.
Los Angeles is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against the Grizzlies in Memphis.
The under is 10-1-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings between the Lakers and Grizzlies in Memphis.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies NBA Prediction
Memphis lost a really tough game in overtime against the Lakers on Monday night by a score of 117-111. Lakers star LeBron James played extremely well, notching a 20-point 20-rebound game and hitting the game-tying layup to send the game to overtime. The problem for the Lakers is the quick turnaround here. This game is being played less than 48 hours after Game 4 and the Lakers will be flying across multiple time zones.
Additionally, Memphis will be at home where their crowd will be a factor. If Ja Morant is the elite-level player that many think he is, he’ll have a monster game and help the Grizzlies prolong this series and live to fight another day. I think Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and the Grizzlies win, cover and extend the series at home on Wednesday night.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES -4
