The Memphis Grizzlies (9-5) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (7-6) Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies suffered a 102-92 loss to the Washington Wizards Sunday where they failed to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. Memphis was without G Ja Morant and G Desmond Bane in the defeat.
The Pelicans defeated the Houston Rockets 119-106 Saturday, covering as 10.5-point home favorites. New Orleans has 6 players averaging double-digit points right now, which goes to show how impressive the team’s depth is.
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Grizzlies at Pelicans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pelicans -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +3.5 (-110) | Pelicans -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Grizzlies at Pelicans key injuries
Grizzlies
- G Desmond Bane (toe) doubtful
- F Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) questionable
Pelicans
- F Zion Williamson (ankle/foot) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 118, Pelicans 115
Moneyline
I’ll take GRIZZLIES (+125) on the road as Morant is expected to return to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s game against the Wizards. Memphis has won their last 3 matchups with the Pelicans.
Against the spread
Being that I took Memphis to win outright, I’ll also take GRIZZLIES +3.5 (-110). Even with Bane expected to be sidelined, there’s a chance Jackson makes his season debut and Memphis has a deep roster.
While the Grizzlies are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 road meetings with the Pelicans, New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games following a win.
Over/Under
OVER 220.5 (-110) is a fun wager in this game as there should be plenty of scoring from both teams. The Grizzlies and the Pelicans are in the top 11 in offensive rating this season.
The Over is 6-1 in the last 7 games following a win for New Orleans and it’s 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the Grizzlies and the Pelicans.
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