The New Orleans Pelicans (23-12) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (21-13) Saturday in a battle of the 1st and 3rd seed in the Western Coference. Tip-off from FedExForum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans are on a 5-game win streak that continued Friday with a 127-116 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. G C.J. McCollum scored 42 points, including 11 threes, and secured that win for the Pelicans despite 76ers C Joel Embiid putting up 37 points. New Orleans is 1st in the Western Conference despite playing without F Brandon Ingram.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 119-106 victory at the Toronto Raptors Thursday. That win ended a 2-game skid that started after star G Ja Morant said he was “fine in the west”. After dropping back-to-back games vs. western conference teams Morant popped off for a career-high 17 assists to help his team secure the win vs. the Raptors.
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Pelicans at Grizzlies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Grizzlies -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +5.5 (-102) | Grizzlies -5.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Pelicans at Grizzlies key injuries
Pelicans
- Not yet submitted
Grizzlies
- F Santi Aldama (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 121, Grizzlies 119
Moneyline
LEAN PELICANS (+200).
The Pelicans being heavy underdogs is baffling to me, they are the hotter team and the season series is tied 1-1. I assume the line has to do with possible fatigue that could be setting in for the Pelicans due to playing a back-to-back set and the fact that they are the away team. This will be your riskiest bet for this game, but I believe the PELICANS (+200) can get it done.
Against the spread
BET PELICANS +5.5 (-102).
The Pelicans should cover this number whether they win or lose. These teams are very evenly matched and are both young squads that are hot right now. With both teams near the top of a very loaded Western Conference, this should be a great game that will come down to the wire.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 234.5 (-112).
Both of these teams have top 10 offenses in the NBA and are almost fully healthy. The Over should be pretty safe here and expect the big names in the matchup to show up and show out. This should be a close game that features a lot of scoring and not a ton of defense, which basketball purists might hate but will be great for this bet.
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