Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Check out our Pelicans vs. Grizzlies prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Memphis.

  • The Pelicans possess a 4-15 record so far.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 115.3 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Grizzlies.
  • The Grizzlies host the Pelicans with a record of 12-7.
  • The Grizzlies are averaging 121 points per game so far.
  • The Grizzlies are coming off a 131-111 win vs. the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction

At 5:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-590) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+436) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.

Memphis has won four straight games and is 12-7 overall, which is good for the 4th seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have lost six straight and are 4-15 on the season, which puts them in last place in the Southwest Division and 15th in the West.

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies
  • Where: Memphis at FedExForum
  • Date: Friday, November 29th
  • Betting Odds MEM -11.5, NO +436 | MEM -590 O/U 229

Pelicans Preview: Does New Orleans Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Pelicans fell to 4-15 on the season after a 119-93 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. New Orleans, who were slight favorites at home, failed to cover the spread, losing by 26 points. The total score of 212 points fell short of the O/U line of 222.

A key moment in the game was a 14-0 run by the Raptors, which stretched the score from 40-37 to 54-37. Toronto outscored New Orleans 35-26 in the 2nd quarter and 31-17 in the 3rd, putting the Pelicans in a deep hole heading into the 4th quarter.

In their 119-93 loss to the Raptors, the Pelicans shot just 38.7% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 31.4%. They made 11 threes in the game. CJ McCollum led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 36.4% efficiency.

Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl each added 14 points, with Robinson-Earl also grabbing 10 rebounds. Murray shot 29.4% from the field, while Robinson-Earl connected at a 42.9% rate.

The Pelicans started strong defensively, giving up just 21 points in the 1st quarter, but they couldn't maintain that effort, allowing 35 points in the 2nd and 31 in the 3rd. Overall, they gave up 119 points on 49% shooting from the Raptors.

New Orleans struggled to defend the three, as Toronto hit 21 threes at a 40% clip. The Pelicans did manage to keep the Raptors off the free-throw line, where they went just 4/12. Defensively, the Pelicans recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Grizzlies Preview: Will the Memphis Defense Show Up at Home?

The Pelicans dropped to 4-15 on the season after a 119-93 home loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. New Orleans, who were favored by 1 point, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 212 points fell short of the O/U line of 222.

A pivotal moment came when the Raptors went on a 14-0 run, stretching their lead from 40-37 to 54-37. Toronto outscored New Orleans 35-26 in the 2nd quarter and 31-17 in the 3rd, putting the game out of reach as the Pelicans trailed 87-63 entering the 4th.

Marcus Smart led the Grizzlies to a 131-point performance against the Pistons, hitting 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency and finishing with 25 points and 5 assists. Memphis connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 37% from deep and 54.8% overall from the field.

Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia each added 19 points, with LaRavia hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Pippen scored 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Smart added 9 in the same period.

Despite a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 35 points, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 18 points to help secure a 131-111 win over the Pistons. Memphis also held Detroit to 24 points in the 3rd quarter, though they conceded 34 in the 4th. Overall, the Grizzlies allowed the Pistons to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Memphis gave up 13 threes on 34% shooting. The Pistons also went 18/25 from the free-throw line. The Grizzlies grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals and 4 blocks.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 1-9 while averaging 97 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
  • Through their last ten home games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 118 points per game.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
  • The last ten games that Memphis was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 7-3 straight up.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction

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