The Los Angeles Lakers threw the first punch in the series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Will they double down on schooling the Grizzlies in Memphis Grizzlies VS Los Angeles Lakers? Or will Memphis be the side to dominate during Game 2?
Read more details on the Grizzlies VS Lakers game in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. We have the NBA Predictions, odds, and picks by MatchPlug. Read similar betting previews on our site too for guidance when you want to place a bet.
Predictions and Betting Preview For Memphis Grizzlies VS Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoffs Game 2 Round 1
- Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis
- Date: Wednesday, April 19th, 2023
- Time: 16:30 GMT
- Teams to play – Grizzlies and Lakers
- NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.138
Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet.
Betting On The Memphis Grizzlies
Season record: 51-31
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.138
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 226.5
- BetMGM Spread: +1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.91
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 226.5
The Memphis Grizzlies are down 1-0 in the series against Los Angeles, but they must remain focused. They have a home-court advantage in Game 2 and even if an injured Ja Morant is absent for today’s matchup, Memphis has proven this season that they can win any opponent without their point guard.
Tyus Jones is one of the best backups in the NBA, no matter the position, and he will surely get a tap on the shoulder should Morant be sidelined. Jaren Jackson may have struggled to manage Anthony Davis in Game 1, but he gave him the business with 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Grizzlies, who are 8-2 SU in their last 10 home matches total.
See: Ja Morant may be absent for the NBA playoffs with Grizzlies
Betting on the Los Angeles Lakers
Regular Season Record: 43-39
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.04
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 226.5
- BetMGM Spread: -1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.91
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 226.5
Los Angeles Lakers managed to maintain the same energy from their Play-in Tournament win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was evident in how they humiliated the Grizzlies in Game 1 of their first-round matchup Sunday on the road, 128-112. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura contributed good numbers to support their players.
Anthony Davis displayed unmatched dominance against Jaren Jackson Jr. by dropping an unbelievable stat line of 22 points, 12 rebounds, three steals, and seven blocks, while Reaves and Hachimura secured 23 and 29 points each. It seems that Los Angeles has become used to playing beside each other at the best time. They could score some huge bonus in Game 2 if Morant eventually gets taken out of today’s game.
MatchPlug Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers will make mincemeat out of the Memphis Grizzlies again, with other players taking charge this time.
Hachimura won’t have the same fire from deep in Game 2 as he did in Game, but the Lakers will draw perimeter firepower from the others.
Final Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies Moneyline.
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