Lakers vs. Grizzlies prediction, odds, line, start time: Advanced computer model releases NBA picks for Sunday, April 16

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers clash in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies are 4.5-point favorites at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 229 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

Before making any Lakers vs. Grizzlies picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the 2023 NBA Play-in Tournament a stunning 71-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Los Angeles forward LeBron James is an all-around threat. James has always been difficult to stop due to his versatile offensive game. The four-time NBA champion averaged 28.9 points and 6.8 assists per game. In the season finale against the Utah Jazz, James notched 36 points, six boards, and six assists.

The model also knows Memphis guard Ja Morant continues to be the main weapon on offense for this group. Morant is able to finish with either hand in the lane. The Murray State product glides to the rack and soars above defenders. He averaged 26.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. On April 2 versus the Chicago Bulls, Morant had 17 points, 10 boards, and 10 assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Lakers vs. Grizzlies. We can tell you the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side has all the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

So who wins Lakers vs. Grizzlies? And which side has all the value? Join SportsLine now to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated NBA picks against the spread!