Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies Game 3 Prediction and Odds: 2023 NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers will try to protect home court in game 3 of this series after the Ja-less Memphis Grizzlies rallied in game 2 to tie the matchup at 1-1. Both games so far were chippy and with lots of trash talk before, during and after the matches. We expect more of the same as the party moves to LA for the next installment of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

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These odds from William Hill were correct at the time of writing.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis Grizzlies – Game Predictions

Memphis Grizzlies showed bite in game 2 and despite missing their leader Ja Morant they tied the series with a 103-93 win in Memphis. Xavier Tillman had his best game of the season (22 points and 13 rebounds), while Anthony Davies was a major disappointment and the main reason why the Lakers lost. Now the LA Nation expect a reaction from their big man as the series move to California.

Over 221.5 Points

Our first Lakers vs Grizzlies prediction is for the teams to comfortably cover the 221.5-point spread. Over their last 10 games, the Grizzlies averaged 229.3 total points. Also, the Lakers averaged 233.8 total points during the regular season and 62 of their 82 games went over the 221.5 spread. All that makes us believe that the two teams will cover the spread easily.

Anthony Davies Over 12.5 Rebounds

Anthony Davies was very lethargic and disappointing in game 2, so now everyone expects a reaction from him. With the Grizzlies missing their 2 main bigs for this series AD must become much more aggressive on the glass and we think he will be able to grab at least 13 rebounds in the coming crucial game 3. Davies averaged exactly 12.5 rebounds during the regular season but against a small Grizzlies team he needs to dominate for the Lakers to win, so we expect him to go above his average after a hugely disappointing game 2 showing.

Lakers vs Grizzlies Preview – Can the Lakers wake up their sleeping giant?

The Lakers know that for them to stand a chance of eliminating the 2nd seed Anthony Davies needs to be the best player on the court. He was that in game 1 and the Lakers won. He was nowhere to be seen in game 2 and they lost. Can Darvin Ham and LeBron James wake up their sleepy giant for game 3?

Memphis Grizzlies News, Injuries, and Starting Lineups

The Memphis Grizzlies travel to LA hoping that their leader Ja Morant can return from a right-hand injury. Morant is expected to be close-to-tipoff call for game 3. He’s improving but the big question is should the Grizzlies roll without him and make sure he’s back for game 4.

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report:

Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke and Jake LaRavia are out for the Grizzlies while Ja Morant is listed as day-to-day.

Memphis Grizzlies Predicted Starting Lineup:

Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Xavier Tillman and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Los Angeles Lakers News, Injuries, and Starting Lineups

The Los Angeles Lakers will need much more from their supporting cast and AD, just like in game 1, in order to take control of this series. One thing Brooks is right about is that in his year 20 LeBron James no longer has the same impact on the court. He will do his thing, but he will also be likely a minus in the plus/minus category, just as he has been for most of this season, and it will be up to AD and the rest to shine the way.