Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies predictions: Who wins Game 2 of NBA Playoffs?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies play on Wednesday in Game 2 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT, Bally Sports Southeast-Memphis and Spectrum Sportsnet.
Who will win the game?
The Grizzlies are a 1.5-point favorite over the Lakers, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Memphis is -120 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +100.
The over/under for the game is set at 228.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Grizzlies 118, Lakers 113
It writes: "The Grizzlies score 116.9 points per game, just 0.3 more points than the 116.6 the Lakers allow. Memphis is 27-13-1 against the spread and 34-7 overall when scoring more than 116.6 points. When Los Angeles gives up fewer than 116.9 points, it is 27-17-1 against the spread and 28-17 overall. The Lakers score an average of 117.2 points per game, just 4.2 more points than the 113.0 the Grizzlies allow to opponents."
NBA Playoffs series picks, predictions: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Dimers: Grizzlies 114, Lakers 112
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Memphis at FedExForum this Wednesday has the Grizzlies winning 114-112."
ESPN: Grizzlies have a 60% chance to win Game 2 vs. Lakers
The site gives Los Angeles a 40% shot at picking up the victory over Memphis on Wednesday.
NBA Playoffs series odds: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Game odds
Betsperts: Take the Grizzlies to cover against Lakers in Game 2
Dan Smullen writes: "Our pick to win this matchup is the Grizzlies, and we predict that Grizzlies will cover the spread (Grizzlies -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 228 points."
Play Picks: Grizzlies will cover in Game 2 vs. Lakers
It writes: "The Grizzlies are 37-42-3 against the spread this year. Against the spread as 1.5-point favorites or more, Memphis is 30-25-3. The Grizzlies have seen 36 of their 82 games go over the pointMemphis’ games have finished with more than 228 points 46 times so far this season."
NBA Playoffs series schedules: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Daily TV schedule
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