The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers play Game 4 of their Western Conference 1st-round series Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers lead the series 2-1 straight up and against the spread (ATS).
The Grizzlies failed to cover the spread as 4.5-point underdogs in Game 3 in a 111-101 loss at the Lakers. Memphis was outscored 35-9 in the 1st quarter and F Dillon Brooks was later ejected in the 3rd for striking Lakers F LeBron James in the groin. G Ja Morant scored 24 of his 45 points in the 4th quarter after returning from a 1-game absence with a sore hand.
C Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 31 points and 17 rebounds as they bounced back in Game 3 after failing to cover as 1-point underdogs in a 103-93 loss at the Grizzlies in Game 2.
The Under has hit in back-to-back games this series.
Grizzlies at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 1:06 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Lakers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +4.5 (-105) | Lakers -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Grizzlies at Lakers key injuries
Grizzlies
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
- F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) probable
- G Dennis Schröder (Achilles) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 110, Grizzlies 108
Moneyline
PASS.
The Lakers (-200) should win once again at home, but they’re being slightly overvalued on the moneyline. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES +4.5 (-105).
Memphis should bounce back after its lowest-scoring 1st quarter in franchise history. The Grizzlies outplayed the Lakers in the final 3 quarters of Game 2, but were already in too deep of a hole to pull off the backdoor cover. The Lakers have struggled to string together good performances lately and are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after a win.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 221.5 (-110).
The Under is 10-2 in Memphis’ last 12 games vs. teams with a winning record and 4-1-1 in Los Angeles’ last 6 in the same situation.
These teams have been playing low-scoring games vs. each other lately, with the Under going 16-4-1 in the last 21 meetings, and Game 4 should be another slow-paced matchup.
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