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Grizzlies vs. Lakers Predictions & Odds For Game 5 (Wed, April 26)

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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It’s win or go home (stay home?) for the Memphis Grizzlies, who have fallen behind 3-1 in this series. The Grizz will look to keep their season alive when they host the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday, April 26. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET while airing on TNT. The Grizzlies enter this game as 4-point favorites with the total set at 222. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Grizzlies vs. Lakers predictions and odds below.

Grizzlies vs. Lakers Odds

  • Spread: Grizzlies -4
  • Total: 222

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Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, April 26
  • Time: 7:30 pm ET
  • Location: FedExForum – Memphis, TN
  • TV: TNT

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Grizzlies Betting Trends

  • Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  • Under is 10-1-1 in the last 12 meetings in Memphis.

Lakers Betting Trends

  • Over is 7-0 in Lakers last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Grizzlies vs. Lakers Predictions

The Grizzlies are going to fight in this game. They’ll look to mix it up on defense and make the Lakers earn it while relying on superstar Ja Morant to create enough offense to win. That strategy didn’t quite play out with an overtime loss in Game 4, but now the Grizzlies will have the benefit of playing in front of their home crowd.

Memphis should be energized and willing to put it all on the line in this potential elimination game. Especially on defense. That could create a situation where the total stays under the listed 222 points.

The under has cashed in two of the last three games in this series. If it wasn’t for overtime on Sunday, it would’ve been three in a row.

Also, the Grizzlies have gone under the total in four of their last six home games. Memphis has gone under the total in 60% of its games against the Western Conference this season.

The Pick: Under 222 | -110 at PointsBet