The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Pacers and Raptors, and they play the Knicks, Hawks, and Suns next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 103.6 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers and Pistons, and they play the Pacers, Mavericks, and Kings next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 121 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 44 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.8 points and 9.3 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last eight road games.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last eight games at FedExForum following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Grizzlies’ last eight games as home favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.4).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (103.5).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.9).
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans remain banged up, they’re not winning and they’re not covering numbers. The Pelicans are 6-13 ATS and hold little to no betting value. The Memphis Grizzlies are getting healthier, finding ways to win regardless, and they’re 13-6 ATS with covers in 9 of their last 10 games. This is just two teams heading in different directions, results-wise and injury-wise. Thick line, but I have to roll with the Grizzlies at home.