Lakers Vs Grizzlies: NBA Playoffs Game 3 Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – April 22, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 20, 2023

The Memphis Grizzlies (51-31) will try to prove the oddsmakers wrong as 4-point underdogs heading into Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN. The series is knotted up 1-1. The over/under is 222 points for the matchup.

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Lakers Vs Grizzlies Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -4 222

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Injury Report as of April 22

Lakers: Dennis Schroder: Probable (Achilles), Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Probable (Foot)

Grizzlies: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Ja Morant: Questionable (Hand), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Jake LaRavia: Out (Calf)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (+4)
Total Pick Over (222)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers Vs Grizzlies Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Grizzlies Avg. (Rank)
117.2 (6th) Points Scored 116.9 (8th)
116.6 (20th) Points Allowed 113.0 (11th)
45.7 (6th) Rebounds 46.6 (2nd)
10.0 (18th) Off. Rebounds 12.0 (4th)
10.8 (24th) 3pt Made 12.0 (16th)
25.3 (15th) Assists 26.0 (9th)
13.5 (16th) Turnovers 12.9 (11th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 55 28.9 8.3 6.8 0.9 0.6 2.2
Anthony Davis 56 25.9 12.5 2.6 1.1 2.0 0.3
D’Angelo Russell 71 17.8 3.0 6.2 1.0 0.4 2.7
Austin Reaves 64 13.0 3.0 3.4 0.5 0.3 1.3
Malik Beasley 81 12.7 3.5 1.5 0.8 0.1 2.9

Grizzlies Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Ja Morant 61 26.2 5.9 8.1 1.1 0.3 1.5
Desmond Bane 58 21.5 5.0 4.4 1.0 0.4 2.9
Jaren Jackson Jr. 63 18.6 6.8 1.0 1.0 3.0 1.6
Dillon Brooks 73 14.3 3.3 2.6 0.9 0.2 2.0
Tyus Jones 80 10.3 2.5 5.2 1.0 0.1 1.5

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers’ record against the spread is 40-40-2.
  • Los Angeles is 12-7 as 4-point favorites or more.
  • This year, 43 of the Lakers’ 82 games have hit the over.
  • A total of 59 times so far this year, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined for more than 222 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 222 points, 11.8 fewer than the average total in this season’s Lakers contests.
  • The Grizzlies have beaten the spread 37 times in 82 games.
  • Memphis has won twice ATS (2-7) as a 4-point underdog or greater this season.
  • Out of 82 Grizzlies games so far this season, 36 have hit the over.
  • There have been 56 Memphis’ games this season with more than 222 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Grizzlies games this year (222) is 7.9 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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