Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies Game 1 odds, picks and predictions
The 7th-seeded Los Angeles Lakers take on the 2-seed Memphis Grizzlies Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. Tip from FedExForum is set for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-102 in overtime during the play-in tournament Tuesday. The books love the Lakers as they have them tied with Memphis at +1600 to win the NBA Championship. The Lakers are even shorter odds to come out of the West at +600 with Memphis +700.
Memphis went through some turmoil with G Ja Morant's suspension, but it didn't miss a beat. The Grizzlies were 11-8 without Morant this season; they're a deep team that can beat you from the perimeter and from the paint. G Desmond Bane took a huge step forward this year, averaging career-highs of 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
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