Los Angeles Lakers (29-32) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (36-23)
February 28, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -8.5; Over/Under: +238
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies meet Tuesday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 117 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.9 points on 47 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 29.5 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 25.7 points and 12.4 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Lonnie Walker IV is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
The Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Ja Morant is averaging 27 points and 8.1 assists, while Desmond Bane is averaging 21.3 points and 5 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.
Lakers vs Grizzlies Trends
The Lakers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Grizzlies are 39-17-1 ATS in their last 57 home games and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The under is 5-1 in Lakers last 6 overall. The under is 12-3 in Grizzlies last 15 overall. The Lakers are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Memphis.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Los Angeles Lakers are playing decent ball, but they’re going to be without LeBron, Russell, and even AD has been dealing with a foot injury. The Memphis Grizzlies have had their ups and downs, but they’re at home, where they win by an average of 10.6 points and shoot 47.9 percent from the field. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Grizzlies open the doors up here.
