Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 4/22/2023 Preview and Pick

Game: Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Memphis (+4)

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday in Game 3 of their series. The series is tied 1-1. Memphis opens this contest as 4-point dogs. The total is 220.5.

The Grizzlies took home the win by a score of 103-93 in Game 2. Memphis finished the contest with a 42.7% FG percentage (38 of 89) and made 11 of their 36 three-point shots. From the free throw line, the Grizzlies converted 16 of their 21 attempts for a rate of 76.2%. In reference to getting rebounds, they compiled a total of 49 with 11 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 24 dimes for this game as well as forcing 12 turnovers and earning 4 steals. Pertaining to defending, Memphis allowed their opponent to shoot 41.2% from the field on 35 of 85 shooting. Los Angeles recorded 21 assists and had 5 steals in the matchup. Moreover, Los Angeles totaled 47 rebounds (11 offensive, 36 defensive) and had 6 blocks. Los Angeles finished 76.2% at the charity stripe by converting 16 of 21 attempts. They buried 7 of 26 tries from long range. With respect to personal fouls, the Grizzlies finished with 20 while the Lakers racked up 19 personal fouls.

Xavier Tillman Sr. is a player who came through in the game. Tillman went 76.9% from the floor and also distributed 3 assists. He played for 32 mins played and also pulled down 13 rebounds. He recorded 22 points on 10 out of 13 shooting.

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Memphis heads into this game with a win-loss record of 51-31 on the campaign. They average 116.9 points per contest (9th in the league) while shooting 47.5% from the field. The Grizzlies are connecting on 35.1% on 3-pointers (985 of 2,807) and 73.3% from the charity stripe. As a team, Memphis is pulling in 46.6 boards per contest and has accounted for 2,135 assists on the year, which is 9th in basketball in terms of passing. They lose possession by turning the ball over 13.6 times per contest and as a team are committing 20.0 fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on defense, the Grizzlies are able to force 15.1 turnovers per contest while drawing 20.0 fouls. They rank 27th in the league in giving up assists with 2,167 conceded for the campaign. The Grizzlies defensively are allowing a FG percentage of 45.3% (3,340 of 7,365) and they surrender 44.4 boards per game as a team. They are relinquishing 35.5% on 3-point shots and they are ranked 11th in the league in PPG allowed (113.0).

In Game 2, the Lakers earned 36 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards totaling 47 in this game. They turned it over 12 times, while getting 5 steals in the matchup. The Grizzlies committed 20 personal fouls in this game which took the Lakers to the charity stripe for 21 shots. They were able to knock down 16 of the free throw tries for a rate of 76.2%. In reference to shooting from distance, Los Angeles made 7 of their 26 tries (26.9%). Overall, the Lakers walked away from this one shooting 35 for 85 from the field which had them sitting at 41.2%. The Lakers allowed the Grizzlies to make 38 of 89 attempts from the floor which gave them a rate of 42.7% in the game. They went 30.6% from beyond the perimeter via 11 of 36 and finished the game at 16 of 21 at the free throw line (76.2%). Regarding rebounding, Los Angeles permitted Memphis to get 49 overall (11 offensive).

LeBron James ended up being a major contributor for the Lakers in this matchup. James totaled 28 points in his 39 mins on the hardwood and accounted for 3 assists in the game. He knocked down 12 out of 23 in this game for a rate of 52.2%, and earned 12 rebounds.

Los Angeles has a mark of 43-39 for the campaign. The Lakers commit 17.9 personal fouls per contest and they go 77.5% from the free throw line. Their rate of earning assists is at 25.3 times per game (15th in the NBA) and they cough up possession 14.1 times per game. Los Angeles has scored 9,608 points for the year (117.2 per game) and they pull in 45.7 rebounds per game. On the offensive side of the ball, the Lakers are hitting on 48.2% from the field, which has them ranked 10th in basketball.

The Los Angeles defense concedes 34.4% on 3-point shots (1,028 of 2,991) and their opponents are converting on 77.3% of their free throw attempts. They concede 25.7 dimes and 44.9 boards on a nightly basis, which is ranked 15th and 25th in basketball. The Lakers are ranked 20th in the league in PPG surrendered with 116.6. They have forced 12.6 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 46.9% from the field (10th in the league).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Memphis (+4)

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