New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Predictions, Picks, Odds

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Nationally televised NBA action will resume on Saturday evening with a Southwest Division clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies. Coverage begins from FedExForum at 6:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.

Score Prediction

Grizzlies 122, Pelicans 114

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Over 231 (-110) at WynnBet

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Predictions

After finishing eighth in the West with a record of 38-34 SU last year, Memphis briefly kept that same ball rolling with another pedestrian start to this season, as the Grizzlies opened with a lackluster 9-10 SU and 10-9 ATS skid – with nine of those losses coming by 10+ PTS.

However, Memphis has arguably been the hottest team in basketball since that opening stretch, considering the Grizzlies boast sturdy records of 46-15 SU and 41-19-1 ATS across their last 61 games – while scoring 117.1 OPPG and allowing just 107.4 DPPG during that timeframe.

On the other hand, New Orleans also stumbled out to a lackluster start to the season, as the Pelicans opened with a frustrating 14-26 SU and 18-22 ATS skid – with 16 of those SU losses coming by 10+ PTS.

The Pelicans have played decent basketball since the trade deadline though, considering New Orleans enters Saturday riding a surprisingly solid 22-18 SU and 23-16-1 ATS stretch – while generating 116.3 OPPG and allowing just 109.2 DPPG across that window.

I’ll take the over here, as the Grizzlies are 7-2 SU and 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games, while tallying 121.7 OPPG and surrendering 109.6 DPPG during that span – setting the stage for a particularly high-scoring battle against a Pelicans squad that’s averaging 115.8 OPPG across their latest 6-2 SU run.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Resources

Matchup: Southwest
Date: Friday, April 9, 2022
Venue: FedExForum
Location: Memphis, TN
TV-Time: NBA TV - 6:00 p.m. ET
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New Orleans Pelicans Betting Analysis

SU: 36-44
ATS: 41-38-1
O/U: 30-48-2

After last year’s disappointing 31-41 SU showing, New Orleans briefly kept that same ball rolling with a similarly underwhelming start to this season, as the Pelicans opened with a frustrating 14-26 SU skid – with more than half of those losses coming by double-digits (16).

However, New Orleans has completely turned things around at the defensive end since the trade deadline, considering the Pelicans enter Saturday riding a sturdy 22-18 SU and 23-16-1 ATS stretch – while surrendering just 109.2 DPPG to their opponents during that timeframe.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Analysis

SU: 55-25
ATS: 51-28-1
O/U: 41-38-1

After finishing eighth in the West with a record of 38-34 SU last year, Memphis briefly flew under the league’s radar by posting a 9-10 SU start to this season, inevitably getting tagged as underdogs in seven-of-ten matchups to kick off December – yet quickly stole the spotlight with a trio of upset victories and a 7-3 SU record across that window.

However, Memphis has absolutely dominated since that point, considering the Grizzlies enter Saturday riding an impressive 46-15 SU and 41-19-1 ATS stretch – while racking up 117.1 OPPG and allowing just 107.4 DPPG during that timeframe.

**The Pelicans are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games. (Getty Images)**

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-Head

The Pelicans won two of three regular-season matchups against Memphis last year, with both Pelicans’ victories soaring over the total at an average of 242 PPG, while the Grizzlies’ lone win stayed under with a score of 115-110 (U 229). However, Memphis is 2-1 SU against New Orleans this season, with both Grizzlies’ victories cruising over the total at an average of 236.5 PPG – while the Pelicans’ lone win stayed under with a score of 112-101 (U 219).

Key Players to Watch

NOP: CJ McCollum - SG (22.6 PPG, 4.5 REB, 5.2 AST)
NOP: Jonas Valanciunas - C (17.9 PPG, 11.5 REB, 2.6 AST)
MEM: Desmond Bane - SF (18.2 PPG, 4.4 REB, 2.8 AST)
MEM: Ja Morant - PG (27.6 PPG, 5.7 REB, 6.7 AST)

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Conclusion

After posting back-to-back road losses against the Jazz and Nuggets, the Grizzlies return home for Saturday’s contest as short favorites over the Pelicans at FedExForum – marking the seventh time New Orleans has been an underdog across their last 13 games.

I’ll take the over here, as the Pelicans are 6-2 SU and 5-3 ATS in their last eight games, while tallying 115.8 OPPG and surrendering 108 DPPG during that span – setting the stage for a high-scoring battle against a Grizzlies squad that’s averaging 121.7 OPPG across their current 7-2 SU run.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Trends

The Pelicans are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games.
The Grizzlies are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games.
The total has gone UNDER in six of the last seven Pelicans' games.
The total has gone UNDER in four of the last six Grizzlies' games.
The Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in their lasy nine matchups against Memphis.
The Grizzlies are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games.

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