The Memphis Grizzlies (24-24) and New Orleans Pelicans (19-29) will do battle Friday at 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. We analyze the Grizzlies-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Grizzlies at Pelicans: Key injuries
Grizzlies
- SG Grayson Allen (hip) out
- SF Bruno Caboclo (knee) out
- SG Andre Iguodala (personal) out
- PG De’Anthony Melton (hand) doubtful
Pelicans
- SF Darius Miller (Achilles) out
- SG Kenrich Williams (back) out
Grizzlies at Pelicans: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Pelicans 112, Grizzlies 111
Moneyline (ML)
The PELICANS (-222) are the play at home. They’re five games out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference, but with F Zion Williamson easing into the lineup for the stretch run, hope springs eternal in the Crescent City. The Grizzlies (+180) are hanging onto the eighth spot in the West right now, and they enter on a four-game winning streak, including victories in each of their past two outings.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The GRIZZLIES (+5.5, -115) are worth a look catching points in the Big Easy. Not only are they on a four-game winning streak, but they’re 4-0 ATS during the span, too, and 18-7-1 ATS across the past 26 overall. Memphis has also covered four of the past five games on the road. The Grizz will be looking to avenge a 126-116 loss at FedExForum back on Jan. 20, and that was before Zion made his debut.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 239.5 (+100) is the play in this battle of southern rivals. The Under is 7-2 across the past nine games for the Grizzlies, including that Jan. 20 meeting which had a line of 242.5. That game actually hit the Under by just a half-point. Expect fewer points, with better defense for NOLA with Zion in the middle.
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