Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction and Odds - Apr 16, 2023

The Memphis Grizzlies square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on Sunday, beginning at 3:00PM ET.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league's champion.

A total of 16 teams, including the Lakers and Grizzlies, reached the NBA Playoffs 2023, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lakers vs. Grizzlies, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Lakers vs. Grizzlies?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Lakers-Grizzlies NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Grizzlies a 68% chance of defeating the Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Current Odds

• Spread: Grizzlies -5.5 (-105), Lakers +5.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Grizzlies -200, Lakers +176
• Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-115/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Grizzlies are currently -5.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+5.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Grizzlies at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +176, where you can bet $100 to profit $176, earning a total payout of $276, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 227.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and Grizzlies are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 227.5 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Grizzlies

• Spread: Grizzlies -5.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Grizzlies @ -200 via BetMGM (68% probability)
• Total: Under 227.5 @ -105 via BetMGM

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 227.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (-105) that are available from BetMGM.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Memphis at FedExForum on Sunday has the Grizzlies prevailing 116-111.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Lakers-Grizzlies matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies Player Props

Betting on Lakers vs. Grizzlies prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at FedExForum.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, while Ja Morant is projected to finish with 35 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the Grizzlies.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 31 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
• Anthony Davis: 30 PTS, 15 REB, 3 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
• Austin Reaves: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST

Grizzlies Projected Box Score

• Ja Morant: 35 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST
• Desmond Bane: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
• Jaren Jackson: 20 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST
• Dillon Brooks: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Luke Kennard: 9 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lakers vs. Grizzlies on Sunday April 16, 2023.

Lakers vs. Grizzlies 2023 Game Info

Sunday's matchup between the Grizzlies and Lakers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
• Date: Sunday April 16, 2023
• Time: 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT
• Venue: FedExForum

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