Can the Los Angeles Lakers finish the job? We’ll find out as the Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 on Friday, April 28. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 pm ET while airing on ESPN. The Lakers enter as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 220. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Lakers vs. Grizzlies predictions and odds below.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Odds
- Spread: Lakers -4.5
- Total: 220
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, April 28
- Time: 10:30 pm ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA
- TV: ESPN
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Lakers Betting Trends
- Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 7-1 in Lakers last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Under is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 games following a ATS win.
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Predictions
It looked like the Lakers were going to close out the series in Game 5. However, Memphis went on a game-winning run in the second half. That occurred with Lakers superstar Anthony Davis on the bench. Davis and head coach Darvin Ham are determined to not let that happen again.
Anthony Davis said he’s ready to play “42, 45, 48 minutes” to win Game 6.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 27, 2023
The Lakers are clearly treating this like an elimination game. The last thing they want is to play a win-or-go-home contest back in Memphis.
The Grizzlies haven’t been a great road team, going 1-5 against the spread in their last six away from home. On the other hand, Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS following a game where it didn’t cover the spread, which was the case in Game 5.
In fact, Memphis has been on a historically bad run away from home, losing 17 straight as a road underdog this season. That includes going 2-15 against the spread in those games.
The Memphis Grizzlies remain WINLESS (0-17) as road underdogs this season.
They fall to 2-15 ATS in that spot, as #LakeShow (-4.5) win and cover 117-111 in Game 4
— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22) April 25, 2023
LeBron James and company won by 10 and six points (overtime) respectively in their two home games of this series. Friday’s contest could have a similar result with the Lakers ultimately advancing to the second round.
Take the Lakers to win and cover the 4.5-point spread.
The Pick: Lakers -4.5 | -110 at PointsBet
