by Rod Pearson
Monday, Feb 27, 2023
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Where to Watch: TNT
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Lakers +6, Grizzlies -6; Over/Under: 236.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Lakers +6, Grizzlies -6; Over/Under: 236.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Lakers +6, Grizzlies -6; Over/Under: 236.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Lakers: 29-32 (5th place, Pacific Division)
Memphis Grizzlies: 36-23 (1st place, Southwest Division)
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Los Angeles Lakers: 6-4 last 10
Memphis Grizzlies: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview and Analysis
The Lakers are coming into this game with a 29-32 record overall and they are 14-18 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors, and the Dallas Mavericks in their last game. Anthony Davis led the team in points in that game with 30 while LeBron James was next on the team with 26 points. Dennis Schröder led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jarred Vanderbilt led the team in rebounds with 17. They were 43.3% from the field, 17.6% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.9 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 29-31-1 this season and their O/U record is 31-30.
The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 36-23 record overall and they are 25-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Denver Nuggets in their last game. Ja Morant led the team in points in that game with 23 while Tyus Jones was next on the team with 17 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Brandon Clarke led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 47.4% from the field, 34.1% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.9 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 27-30-2 this season and their O/U record is 25-32-2.
Lakers vs Grizzlies Prediction
The current betting odds have the Grizzlies listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Grizzlies have been a much better team than the Lakers have been all season and even with the moves made before the trade deadline, the Grizzlies still have a better team. They are 36-23 overall this season and have been a really good home team too with their 25-5 home record. They just pulled off a huge win over the Nuggets in their last game who are leading the West right now and the Grizzlies are out to prove why they are the best team in the West going into this final stretch of the season. The Lakers have been starting to gain some momentum lately with 3 wins in a row now but they are still 29-32 overall and have dug themselves a huge hole to get out of if they want to make the playoffs. They are only 14-18 in their road games too and as good as they have been lately, they haven't faced a team as complete as the Grizzlies are with that new look yet and the Grizzlies will be out to prove to the Lakers what will be waiting for them in the playoffs if they do get in. The best way to place a bet here is on the Grizzlies to cover the spread in this game.
Lakers Grizzlies Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Grizzlies 131 Lakers 117.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Lakers: 9-17 ATS off an upset win as an underdog. 18-26 ATS off a road win. 28-18 UNDER off a road win.
Memphis Grizzlies: 21-8 ATS after 3 or more consecutive unders. 24-14 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. 23-10 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 230.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers: L. James (SF) Ques Tues - Ankle. D. Russell (PG) Ques Tues - Ankle.
Memphis Grizzlies: S. Adams (C) Early April - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“The guys never got discouraged. They had that look of frustration, but it wasn't a look of defeatedness on their faces. Everybody just wanted to stay encouraged.” - Darvin Ham after his team’s win against the Mavericks in their game on Sunday.
“One of the biggest priorities was transition defense. I thought our urgency was phenomenal.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s win against the Nuggets in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Lakers
PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Malik Beasley
SF LeBron James
PF Jarred Vanderbilt
C Anthony Davis
Memphis Grizzlies
PG Ja Morant
SG Desmond Bane
SF Dillon Brooks
PF Jaren Jackson Jr.
C Xavier Tillman
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. James (29.5)
APG: L. James (6.9)
Reb/G: A. Davis (12.4)
Memphis Grizzlies
PPG: J. Morant (27)
APG: J. Morant (8.1)
Reb/G: S. Adams (11.5)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (1st season)
Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
