After winning Game 1 of the series, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to go up 2-0 while playing at the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, April 19. Tip-off for Game 2 is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET while airing on TNT. The Lakers enter as 1-point favorites with the total set at 226.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Lakers vs. Grizzlies predictions and odds below.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Odds
- Spread: Lakers -1
- Total: 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, April 19
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Location: FedExForum – Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: TNT
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Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Over is 7-2 in Grizzlies last 9 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 14-4-1 in the last 19 meetings.
Lakers Betting Trends
- Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Over is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 10-1 in Lakers last 11 overall.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Predictions
The Grizzlies are in trouble. Memphis dropped Game 1 on its home floor, and now star point guard Ja Morant is questionable for Game 2.
Morant is dealing with a hand injury, and his status is very much in question. The superstar will aim to take the court in this crucial playoff matchup, but that’s not necessarily a sure thing:
.@wojespn has the latest on Ja Morant:
"I do not sense a great deal of optimism around this Grizzlies team that Ja Morant will be ready to play in Game 2." pic.twitter.com/67KuD35Lix
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 18, 2023
Even if Morant plays, there’s a chance the right-hand injury will hinder his performance. Memphis went 11-10 without Morant this season, winning four of their last six without him in the lineup.
Los Angeles used a strong second half to secure a Game 1 victory on Sunday, as the Lakers outscored Memphis by 22 points in the final 24 minutes. That could carry into Game 2.
Expect the Grizzlies to play with urgency after falling behind in the series, but Los Angeles’ supporting cast is heating up, and it’s difficult for Memphis to overcome the Lakers’ momentum with Morant at less than 100%.
Take the Lakers to win the game, cover the spread, and take a 2-0 series lead back to California.
The Pick: Lakers -1 | -110 at PointsBet
