The Los Angeles Lakers will shoot for a two-game lead in the first round over the Memphis Grizzlies, who are eyeing to tie it all up before returning home for Game 5. Check out our preview of this Grizzlies vs Lakers matchup in the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs. There are more basketball previews to read here at TopBet, so feel free to look around and make bets once you’re ready.
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Betting Preview for the Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoffs First Round Game 4 on April 24, 2023
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
When: Monday, April 24, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
Line: Memphis Grizzlies (+4.5) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5) – view all 2020-21 NBA lines
TV Broadcast: ESPN
Betting on the Memphis Grizzlies (+4.5)
Regular Season Record: 51-31
The Grizzlies lost Game 4 in LA last Saturday to the tune of a 111-101 score. Thanks to the outburst of Ja Morant, the Grizzlies were able to make the final score look more respectable. Morant erupted for 45 points on 13/26 shooting in Game 4, and he’ll look to build on that in Game 4. Over their last 10 games, the Grizzlies have averaged 115.0 points, 46.1 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.9 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game, while draining 46.7 percent of their attempts from the field. The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 18 of their last 26 games on a Monday. The Under is also 19-7 in the Grizzlies’ last 26 road games versus a team with a winning record at home.
Betting on the Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5)
Regular Season Record: 43-39
The Lakers got tremendous performances from the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Game 4 to get away with a victory. LeBron dropped 25 points with nine rebounds, while Davis posted 31 points to go with 17 rebounds and three assists. He’s having success even against the defense of Jaren Jackson Jr. When it comes down to it, AD is the best player of the Lakers, and his team will continue to ride on his shoulders. Over their last 10 games, the Lakers have averaged 121.2 points, 48.0 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 6.7 steals, and 6.5 blocks, while having made 46.7 percent of their field goal attempts. The Lakers are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight home games versus Memphis. The Over is 9-1 in the Lakers’ last 10 outings after scoring 100 points or more in a prior game.
Writer’s Prediction
The Lakers win, 115-111.
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