Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans in a Southwest Division matchup. The Grizzlies have lost eight straight games and are 18-35, while the Pelicans are 31-22 and have a conference rank of 6th in the Western Conference.
New Orleans is favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5. The game will be televised on BSSE.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Grizzlies have the edge in their recent matchups against New Orleans, posting a record of 2-1. In the last three games Memphis is averaging 111 points per game compared to 113 for the Pelicans.
- New Orleans has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 108. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last five home games, Memphis has averaged 105 points per game while allowing 116. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Today, the Pelicans are favored by 8.5 points against the Grizzlies. This season, they have been favored in 29 of their 53 games and have a record of 18-11 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have gone 15-14 against the spread, with a scoring margin of +7.7 points per game.
New Orleans has an overall record of 31-22, which is currently 6th in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-18 and 7-6 against teams in the Southwest Division.
The Pelicans’ O/U record for the season is 25-28, and 43 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 222.5. On average, their games have finished with 229 points.
In their last game, the Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 93-84. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and New Orleans covered the spread as 8-point favorites.
Heading into their matchup with the Grizzlies, the Pelicans are averaging 116.5 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 116.1 points per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans are 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They have been particularly effective inside the arc, as they are 12th in two-point shooting at 55%.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 9th in the NBA, permitting 112.4 points per game. New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 20th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.
Memphis has lost eight straight games and currently sits in 13th place in the Western Conference with an 18-35 record. In the Southwest Division, they are in 4th place.
As the underdog this season, the Grizzlies are 12-27 straight up and 19-20 against the spread. Today, they are 8.5-point underdogs and have gone 7-39 as the underdog this season.
In terms of their O/U record, Memphis is 23-29-1 for the season. The over has hit in their last four games and today’s line of 222.5 is lower than their season average of 223.4.
In their most recent game, the Grizzlies lost to the Hornets by a score of 115-106. Memphis was favored by 5 points in that game and did not cover the spread. The O/U line for that game was 216.
When it comes to scoring, the Grizzlies have struggled this season. They are averaging just 107.1 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA. At home, they are averaging 104.6 points per game.
So far this season, the Grizzlies have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 20.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting just 43%, which is 30th in the league.
One area where the Grizzlies have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 8th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game but are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage.
On defense, the Grizzlies come into the game ranked 12th in the league in points allowed at 113.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 118.7 points per contest (6th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Grizzlies defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.9% while allowing 38.3% from downtown.
Our projections indicate that the Pelicans should come out top with a projected score of 132-82.
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -8.5
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
- Derrick Rose – Ankle – Doubtful
- Marcus Smart – Finger – Out
- Ja Morant – Shoulder – Out
- Brandon Clarke – Achilles – Out
- Desmond Bane – Ankle – Out
- Ziaire Williams – Hand – Doubtful
- Jake LaRavia – Ankle – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Cody Zeller – Knee – Questionable
- Zion Williamson – Foot – Questionable
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
