A clear difference can be seen between the NBA betting regular and postseason with the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles was one of the regular season’s biggest disappointments and worst values on the board. However, the 2023 NBA Playoffs have been an entirely different story. Los Angeles leads the 2-seed Memphis Grizzlies 2-1 in their best-of-seven opening-round series. Even though the Lakers were a play-in team. Previously, a play-in team beating a 2-seed was unfathomable. But the NBA Playoffs have become more of a crapshoot in recent years.
2023 NBA Playoffs First Round Series Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
| Date and Time: | Monday, April 24, 2023, 10 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Grizzlies | +4½ (-110) | 220½ (-110) | +165 |  |
| Lakers | -4½ (-110) | 220½ (-110) | -195 | |
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies SBG Odds Overview
Consider that the Lakers are the most popular NBA team on the board. Thus, when LA starts having success, offshore betting activity dramatically increases. Especially from the casual sector that has long backed the Lakers with enthusiasm. Wise Guys are trying to assess if Memphis has enough ability to take advantage of its attractive price.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Series Schedule
- Game 1: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112
- Game 2: Grizzlies 103, Lakers 93
- Game 3: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101
- Game 4: Grizzlies at Lakers, Monday, April 24 (10 p.m., TNT)
- Game 5: Lakers at Grizzlies, Wednesday, April 26 (7:30 p.m., TNT)
- Game 6: Grizzlies at Lakers, Friday, April 28 (TBD)*
- Game 7: Lakers at Grizzlies, Sunday, April 30 (TBD)*
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
The Los Angeles Lakers finished 43-39 straight up, 40-41-1 against the spread, and 43-38-1 over/under the total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered two out of their last six games. At the same time, the Lakers have gone under the total in three of its previous four matchups.
Los Angeles has NBA metrics of 6th for scoring offense, 10th for field goal percentage, 25th for 3-point field goal percentage, 20th for free throw percentage, and 6th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Lakers have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 25th for defensive rebounding.
First among Laker playoff scorers is LeBron James, with 24.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Anthony Davis adds 22.0 points and 12.7 rebounds per contest.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Overview
The Memphis Grizzlies finished 51-31 straight up, 37-43-2 against the spread, and 38-43-1 over/under the total. Late on, Memphis has covered two out of their last eight games. In comparison, the Grizzlies have gone under the total in three of its previous four matchups.
Memphis has NBA metrics of 9th for scoring offense, 16th for field goal percentage, 23rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 30th for free throw percentage, and 2nd for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Grizzlies have NBA metrics of 11th for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 9th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 21st for defensive rebounding.
First among Memphis playoff scorers is Ja Morant, with 31.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. Jaren Jackson Jr adds 20.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Memphis offers more NBA betting value. The Lakers draw too much fanboy and casual sector money. Especially when they play at home. Oddsmakers will sweeten the pot on the Grizzlies.
Lakers vs. Grizzlies at SBG Best Bet: Memphis Grizzlies.