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New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (44-22) host the New Orleans Pelicans (27-37) Tuesday at the FedExForum for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below we look at the Pelicans vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

NOLA had its 4-game winning streak — 4-0 against the spread (ATS) — snapped Sunday with a 138-130 overtime loss at the Denver Nuggets, failing to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs.

Memphis is 3-3 straight up (SU) and ATS since the All-Star break with its last game being a 123-112 upset loss at the Houston Rockets as 10.5-point road favorites.

These teams are tied 1-1 SU and ATS this season, both in NOLA, and the total is 1-1 Over/Under in those games.

Pelicans at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

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Money line (ML): Pelicans +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Grizzlies -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread: Pelicans +5.5 (-112) | Grizzlies -5.5 (-108)
Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Pelicans at Grizzlies key injuries

Pelicans

None

Grizzlies

SG Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

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Pelicans at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 115, Grizzlies 112

Money line

Slight “LEAN” to the PELICANS (+175) for a small wager, if at all, because NOLA plus the points is the much sharper play.

The Pelicans have the best adjusted net rating and ATS margin over the past two weeks, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Also, NOLA’s SU and ATS loss at Denver Sunday is a misleading result. That game was a seesaw battle where the Pelicans rallied from a 21-point deficit to take an 11-point second-half lead before losing as Nuggets’ big Nikola Jokic went all-world in the fourth quarter and overtime.

However, the Pelicans match up very well with the Grizzlies stylistically and there’s value in NOLA stealing this game outright.

Pelicans former All-Star wing Brandon Ingram has been playing at an All-NBA-caliber level since the All-Star game and Ingram’s Pelicans are 6-0 SU versus the Grizzlies when PG Ja Morant is active. Morant was sidelined with an ankle injury for Memphis’s victory over NOLA earlier this season.

Again, if you do take NOLA’s ML, I’d only go LITE on the PELICANS (+175) with the plan of hitting their spread harder.

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Against the spread

Definitely BET the PELICANS +5.5 (-108) instead of or heavier than their ML because NOLA can make it tough for the Grizzlies -5.5 (-112) to execute their game plan.

For instance, Memphis likes to crash the glass, get out in transition and attack the paint. But NOLA is eighth in both second-chance points per game (PPG) and paint PPG allowed and is first in transition defensive efficiency.

Also, the Pelicans’ trade deadline acquisition of SG C.J. McCollum added a guard to NOLA’s backcourt that could offset Morant’s dominance.

The PELICANS PLUS THE POINTS is by far my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 231.5 (-115) because both teams are in the bottom-eight of both true shooting percentage and 3-point attempt rate. Plus both are fantastic rebounding teams so there should be a lot of one-and-done possessions.

Furthermore, NOLA is 7-19 O/U as road underdogs. Memphis is 11-13-1 O/U as home favorites and there’s more cash on the Under whereas more bets have been placed on the Over (according to VegasInsider.com). Typically, in sports betting, you want to follow the money when it’s counter to the public.

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Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (44-21) visit Toyota Center Sunday to take on the Houston Rockets (15-48). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs. Rockets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Grizzlies have jumped over the Golden State Warriors for second place in the Western Conference following a 124-96 home win over the Orlando Magic as 16-point favorites Saturday. They are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10 games.

Memphis ranks third in points per game (114) and 14th in opponents’ points per game (109). The Grizzlies’ 22-11 road record is the second-best in the West.

The Rockets are just 8-21 at home this season and have covered just three times in their last 10 games. It’s been several tough weeks for Houston as it is just 4-12 ATS over its last 16 outings.

Houston has the worst defense in the NBA and allows the 30th most points per game (118).

Grizzlies at Rockets odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Grizzlies -700 (bet $700 to win $100) | Rockets +470 (bet $100 to win $470)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -10.5 (-108) | Rockets +10.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Grizzlies at Rockets key injuries

Grizzlies (not officially submitted)

G Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

Rockets

G Dennis Schroder (ankle) questionable

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Grizzlies at Rockets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 125, Rockets 112

Money line

PASS.

I wouldn’t bet a team on the road at -700, even if it is Memphis. Similarly, the Grizzlies have been good enough to make the Rockets (+470) unplayable as well.

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Against the spread

BET the GRIZZLIES -10.5 (-108).

Memphis covered Saturday as a 16-point favorite. The Grizzlies have been electric and are led by G Ja Morant who is a top nominee for Most Improved Player.

Memphis is the best-covering team in the NBA at 43-22 ATS, and it’s 10-3 ATS as a road favorite. The Rockets are the sixth-worst team in the league when covering as a home underdog at just 8-17 ATS.

Considering the Grizzlies rank first in offensive rebounding and the Rockets rank 23rd in defensive rebounding, Memphis should have a plethora of second-chance opportunities.

The Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS when spotted double figures. They’ve more than proven that they can handle their business, especially on the road. I expect them to win big in this one.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 234.5 (-115).

If there’s one thing both teams have been good at this season, it is going over the projected total.

Memphis is 34-30-1 O/U this season and is 9-4 O/U over the course of its last 13 games. The Rockets are 5-5 O/U over the last 10, but their lack of defense has allowed them to be 35-27-1 O/U on the year.

With the second chances Memphis should see, it should get easy points and a good amount of them. The Rockets also sit atop the league in pace with Memphis ranked eighth.

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Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Orlando Magic (16-48) visit FedExForum Saturday to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (43-21). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Magic vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Grizzlies are the best covering team in the league at 42-22 ATS. Despite a 120-107 road loss to the Boston Celtics Thursday in their last outing, the Grizzlies have been playing well lately and have covered seven of their last 10 games.

Memphis has also gone over the projected total in seven of those 10 outings. The Grizzlies rank third in points per game (113.8).

Orlando has struggled offensively this season and ranks 28th in true shooting percentage (53.8).

The Magic are just 29-35 ATS and have an Eastern Conference-low 16 wins. Orlando is coming off a 103-97 road win over the Toronto Raptors as a 7.5-point underdog. It has covered four of its last six games.

Magic at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Magic +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Grizzlies -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +15.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -15.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Magic at Grizzlies key injuries

Magic

C Wendell Carter Jr. (non-Covid illness) out
G Jalen Suggs (ankle) questionable

Grizzlies

F Kyle Anderson (foot) questionable
G Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

Magic at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 118, Magic 100

Money line

PASS.

Memphis should win. It is 21-10 straight up at home and playing the worst team in the Eastern Conference, there’s no value in betting the Grizzlies (-2000) to win outright.

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Against the spread

“LEAN” to the GRIZZLIES -15.5 (-120).

I don’t typically advise betting an NBA spread this large, but the Grizzlies have been profitable at covering double-digit spreads this season. They’re 4-1 on the season when spotted 10 or more.

They won by 20 or more points in each of the four covers, with two wins coming by well over 30 points. Memphis is 14-10 ATS as a home favorite.

The Magic will be without a key big man in Carter Jr., who averages the third-most minutes and points per game for then. Orlando is just 9-13 ATS against Western Conference teams this season.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 229.5 (-115).

I do not see the Magic, a team averaging just 104 points per game, 28th in the league, to have enough firepower to help cover this total. They are just 4-6 O/U in their last 10 games.

Memphis is just 11-12-1 O/U as a home favorite yet is 34-29-1 O/U on the season, so covering the total against weaker teams at home has been difficult for them this season.

Orlando also isn’t that bad on the defensive glass, ranking 15th in defensive rebounding rate which will be important against Memphis’ No. 1 ranked offensive rebounding.

Limiting those second chances will be important, and with Carter Jr. out, veteran 7-foot C Robin Lopez may get more run which should only bode well for their ability to own the paint.

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Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The red-hot Boston Celtics (37-27) and Memphis Grizzlies (43-20) will square off Thursday at TD Garden with each seeking their ninth win in their last 11 games. Tip-off in Boston will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs. Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Grizzlies are third in the West, 7.5 games behind conference-leading Phoenix. They’ve won eight of their last 10 games, in large part thanks to stellar play from G Ja Morant. Morant has scored 98 points in his last two games and has been dominating since the All-Star break. The Grizzlies are the best rebounding team in the NBA, averaging 49.3 per game, and they’re scoring at a higher clip than all but two teams (113.9 per game).

The Celtics lost by 21 points as 9.5-point favorites Sunday against the Pacers, but they bounced back nicely by beating the Hawks 107-98 despite playing most of the game without SG Jaylen Brown. The Celtics have been great defensively all year, allowing the third-fewest points per game (103.8) and the lowest field goal percentage (43.0%) in the NBA,

Grizzlies at Celtics odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Grizzlies +120 (bet $100 to win $110) | Celtics -145 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +2.5 (-108) | Celtics -2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Grizzlies at Celtics key injuries

Grizzlies

SG Dillon Brooks (ankle) out
SG John Konchar (ankle) questionable
SF Yves Pons (thigh) out

Celtics

SG Jaylen Brown (ankle) out

Grizzlies at Celtics odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 111, Celtics 108

Money line

As well as the Celtics are playing right now, Morant and the Grizzlies are scorching hot. PG Marcus Smart presents a tough defensive matchup for Morant, but the talented young point guard is still going to get his share of opportunities and with the way he’s been shooting it, he’ll carry Memphis once again.

I like the GRIZZLIES (+110) to win outright against the short-handed Celtics.

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Against the spread

When playing on the road against teams above .500 this season, the Grizzlies are 9-5 ATS and 15-10 ATS overall against teams with winning records. The Celtics are just 7-7-1 ATS when hosting teams above .500.

The Grizzlies are only getting points in this matchup because they’re on the road and they’ve been the better team this season. I like the GRIZZLIES +2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

With the way the Celtics are playing defensively and this matchup between Smart and Morant, this could be a lower-scoring game than expected. Brown being out also doesn’t help, which is why I’m taking the UNDER 223.5 (-112).

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San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (42-20) host the San Antonio Spurs (24-37) Monday at FedExForum for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Spurs vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

San Antonio is 1-1 straight up (SU) and 2-0 against the spread (ATS) since the All-Star break, including a 133-129 loss to the Heat Saturday in Miami as a 13-point road underdog. On the road, the Spurs are 13-19 SU but 18-13-1 ATS.

Memphis split its first two games following the All-Star Game, also going 1-1 ATS. The Grizzlies recently won at the Chicago Bulls 116-110 Saturday, covering as 2.5-point favorites. The Grizzlies are 20-10 SU and 18-12 ATS at home.

The Grizzlies have won five consecutive meetings with the Spurs (4-1 ATS), including the first two of this season’s head-to-head series (2-0 ATS).

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Spurs at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

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Money line (ML): Spurs +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Grizzlies -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread: Spurs +7.5 (-102) | Grizzlies -7.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Spurs at Grizzlies key injuries

Spurs

SF Doug McDermott (knee) questionable

Grizzlies

SF Dillon Brooks (ankle) out
PF Brandon Clarke (eye) questionable

Spurs at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 114, Spurs 110

Money line

PASS even though I like San Antonio plus the points here.

Because the Grizzlies (-400) have dominated the Spurs (+300) in recent seasons, I won’t be “sprinkling” on the underdogs’ ML.

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Against the spread

BET SPURS +7.5 (-102) because they can minimize some of the things the Grizzlies do well and there’s slight reverse-line movement (RLM) heading in San Antonio’s direction.

Memphis likes to force turnovers, leading to easy buckets and getting out in transition. But San Antonio is first in offensive-turnover rate, sixth in points off of turnovers allowed and ninth in fast-break points per game (PPG) allowed.

Also, a majority of the action is on the Grizzlies, but the sportsbooks are making Memphis cheaper. Anytime you see this kind of RLM, it should raise red flags. Ask yourself, why would the “House” make the more popular side cheaper?

Finally, San Antonio has been profitable on the road versus quality competition. According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Spurs have a plus-4.5 ATS margin when visiting teams in the top 10 of adjusted net rating.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 237.5 (-110) for a small wager as a fade against a majority of the market, which is barreling into the Over and all the Over-friendly trends in this game.

The bottom line is it feels like very few people will be on the Under here, and taking the road less traveled in sports betting is typically where you find value.

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Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (41-20) head to the Windy City Saturday to play the Chicago Bulls (39-21). Tip-off at United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs. Bulls odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Memphis dropped its first game back from the All-Star break 119-114 at the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday as a 2-point road favorite. The Grizzlies are 21-10 straight up (SU) and 22-9 against the spread (ATS) on the road.

Chicago held off the Atlanta Hawks Thursday for a 112-108 home win as a 2.5-point favorite to extend its win streak to six games (5-1 ATS). The Bulls are 24-8 SU and 22-10 ATS at home.

The Grizzlies clobbered the Bulls 119-106 in Memphis Jan. 17 as 8.5-point home favorites. Memphis has won and covered versus Chicago in three consecutive meetings.

Grizzlies at Bulls odds, spread and lines

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Money line (ML): Grizzlies -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Bulls +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread: Grizzlies -1.5 (-120) | Bulls +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Grizzlies at Bulls key injuries

Grizzlies

SG Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

Bulls

PG Lonzo Ball (knee) out
SG Alex Caruso (wrist) out

Grizzlies at Bulls odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 121, Bulls 108

Money line

BET the GRIZZLIES (-135) for 1.25 units for a variety of reasons.

Memphis has a couple of strength-on-weakness edges over Chicago it can and did exploit in their first meeting.

The Grizzlies like to speed up the tempo and attack the paint whereas the Bulls have the fifth-worst transition defensive efficiency and 24th in paint points per game (PPG) allowed.

Memphis won all “four factors” and outscored 64-38 in the paint and 26-9 in fastbreak points in the first Grizzlies-Bulls meeting this season.

This is also a Pros vs. Joe’s game in the betting market since most of the money is on the Grizzlies but a slight majority of the bets placed are on the Bulls, according to Pregame.com.

It’s typically wise to follow the money especially when it’s counter to the public. Plus oddsmakers are reacting to the presumed sharp money by moving Memphis’s ML from +110 on the opener up to the current price.

The Grizzlies are much deeper than the Bulls who have been super reliant on DeMar DeRozan‘s brilliance. Memphis’s bench scores 37.0 PPG (ranked eighth) and Chicago’s bench averages 26.5 PPG (ranked 29th).

GIMME the GRIZZLIES (-135) for 1.25 units.

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Against the spread

PASS because Memphis’s ML is only 15 cents on the dollar more expensive than the Grizzlies -1.5 (-120) so we don’t need to sweat a cover.

I’d bet Memphis’s ML up to -145 before taking the Grizzlies’ spread for a lesser-sized wager.

Over/Under

PASS with a slight “lean” towards the Under 237.5 (-115) as a fade against the betting market and situational trends.

A majority of the cash wagered is on the Over, according to Pregame.com and VegasInsider.com. That’s probably because the Grizzlies are 9-3 O/U as road favorites and the Bulls are 5-2 O/U as home underdogs.

It feels too easy to take the Over 237.5 (-107) here but, aside from that angle, I don’t have much analysis for the total.

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Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-28) host the Memphis Grizzlies (41-19) Thursday at Target Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Memphis had a 6-game winning streak snapped in a 123-119 home loss to Portland Trail Blazers Feb. 16 heading into the All-Star break. The Grizzlies, who were 12-point favorites, failed to cover the spread for the first time in seven games.

Minnesota is 6-3 straight up (SU) and 5-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in February. The Timberwolves lost as 1.5-point home favorites to the Toronto Raptors 103-91 Feb. 16 in their most recent outing.

The Grizzlies are 2-1 SU/ATS versus the T-Wolves this season with a 2-1 Over/Under record.

Grizzlies at Timberwolves odds, spread and lines

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Money line (ML): Grizzlies -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Timberwolves +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread: Grizzlies -2.5 (-120) | Timberwolves +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Grizzlies at Timberwolves key injuries

Grizzlies

SF Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

Timberwolves

None

Grizzlies at Timberwolves odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 119, Timberwolves 112

Money line

BET GRIZZLIES (-150) for 1.25 units.

They have a similar identity as the Timberwolves but are much more consistent and efficient.

Both teams pressure ball handlers, crash the glass and get out in transition. But the Grizzlies are ninth in adjusted offensive-turnover rate (TOV%), second in transition points added per 100 possessions and first in adjusted offensive-rebounding rate, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

On the other hand, the T-Wolves are 18th in adjusted offensive TOV%, last in adjusted defensive-rebounding rate and 27th in fast-break points per game allowed.

These are most likely the reasons behind Memphis’ dominance over Minnesota in recent seasons. The Grizzlies are 8-1 SU/ATS in their nine eight meetings with the T-Wolves.

Minnesota’s lone victory was a 43-point beatdown (138-95) at home Nov. 20. Perhaps, that’s why we are getting the GRIZZLIES (-150) at a cheap price.

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Against the spread

LEAN GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-120) because I’d play their money line all the way up to -165. Either way, the Grizzlies are the right side.

Memphis is 9-2 ATS as a road favorite (plus-6.7 ATS margin) and 8-4 ATS on the road versus teams with a winning record. Minnesota is 4-5 ATS as a home underdog and 2-6 ATS as an underdog getting 1 to 2.5 points.

If Memphis’ ML goes north of -165, then I’d bet the GRIZZLIES -2.5 (-120) up to 4.5-point favorites.

Over/Under

PASS.

I have a slight “lean” toward the Under 238.5 (-107) as a fade against the Over-friendly situational trends. Most of the market will probably bet the Over.

The T-Wolves rank 17th in effective field-goal shooting (eFG%), the Grizzlies rank 24th in eFG% and both teams have a below-average adjusted offensive free-throw rate.

But I’m staying away from an Under wager because both teams rank top six in pace and 10th or better in offensive rating.

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Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (40-18) travel to Smoothie King Center Tuesday to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (23-34). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Grizzlies come into this game rested, most recently beating the Charlotte Hornets 125-118 Saturday and covering as 6.5-point favorites. They’ve played just three games in the last nine days.

Memphis has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA and has covered eight of its last 10 games. The projected total has gone Over in seven of those outings as well. Memphis has the best overall record against the spread (ATS) in the NBA at 39-19.

New Orleans destroyed Toronto 120-90 at home as a 3.5-point underdog. The Pelicans have covered the spread in six of their last 10 games and are 1-1 ATS since adding G CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers at the trade deadline.

New Orleans is 28-28-1 ATS on the season.

Grizzlies at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Grizzlies -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Pelicans +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -4.5 (-115) | Pelicans +4.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Grizzlies at Pelicans key injuries

Grizzlies

G Dillon Brooks (ankle) out
G Ja Morant (ankle) questionable

Pelicans (not officially submitted)

None expected

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Grizzlies at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 119, Pelicans 110

Money line

PASS.

Memphis has been too good this season to play New Orleans (+160), especially considering it is just 13-15 straight up at home. Similarly, the new-look Pelicans showed too much against Toronto Monday to consider the Grizzlies (-200).

Against the spread

BET the GRIZZLIES -4.5 (-115).

It will be wise to wait until Morant is listed as officially in or out as his status is important. However, even when Morant is sidelined, the Grizzlies are 11-2 and have won eight of those by 10 or more points.

The Grizzlies have been too good this season to bet against. They take care of the basketball which is where their success stems from. Memphis ranks first in offensive rebounding rate and ninth in turnover rate.

While the Pelicans are second in defensive rebounding, they fall to 25th in turnover rate. Memphis forces the fifth-most turnovers per game and that could be a key factor in this outcome.

The Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns and Grizzlies are the only teams that rank top seven in both offensive and defensive rating. With an 8-2 ATS record as a road favorite, I’d side with Memphis here.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 228.5 (-107).

The Pelicans finally have a competent third scorer. With F Zion Williamson having yet to play this season, McCollum will step up and help F Brandon Ingram and C Jonas Valančiūnas.

McCollum led the team in scoring with 23 points against the Raptors Monday. The Pelicans are 1-1 O/U with McCollum, having only missed the total yesterday due to the Raptors putting up just 90.

The Grizzlies are 31-26-1 O/U this season and have gone over in six straight games and should be able to score frequently. The Grizzlies rank sixth in pace as well.

I roll with the Over here considering the recently-acquired stardom in New Orleans and quick pace of Memphis.

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Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (38-18) travel to Little Caesars Arena Thursday to take on the Detroit Pistons (12-42). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs. Pistons odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Grizzlies come into this game after beating the Los Angeles Clippers 135-109 at home Tuesday. They’ve covered the spread in three straight games, six of their last seven and seven of their last 10.

The Grizzlies’ 37-19 against the spread (ATS) record is the best in the NBA. Memphis is led by G Ja Morant, who is the favorite for the Most Improved Player of the Year at Tipico Sportsbook.

The Pistons’ top scorer F Jerami Grant returned to the lineup Feb. 1 after being sidelined since Dec. 10. He’ll look to help a Detroit team that ranks 29th in points per game (102.1) and 29th in field goal percentage (42.0%).

The Pistons are 5-5 ATS over their last 10 games but are just 1-4 ATS over their last five. Detroit is 26-28 ATS on the season.

Grizzlies at Pistons odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Grizzlies -800 (bet $800 to win $100) | Pistons +520 (bet $100 to win $520)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -10.5 (-115) | Pistons +10.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Grizzlies at Pistons key injuries

Grizzlies

G Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

Pistons

G Cade Cunningham (hip) questionable
G Killian Hayes (tibia) probable

Grizzlies at Pistons odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 114, Pistons 103

Money line

PASS on the money line.

No regular-season NBA favorite is worth betting -800 on the money line, especially one on the road. I also wouldn’t bank on an upset considering how well Memphis has been playing as of late.

Against the spread

BET the GRIZZLIES -10.5 (-115).

The Grizzlies have been far too good in almost every aspect of the game to bet against.

They’ll also have a significant rebounding edge as they rank first in offensive rebounding rate and the Pistons rank 24th in defensive rebounding. The Grizzlies also rank eighth in turnover rate, whereas the Pistons are 25th.

Memphis and the Phoenix Suns are the only two teams in the NBA that rank in the top seven in both offensive and defensive rating. The Grizzlies are the real deal and are 6-2 ATS as road favorites as well.

Lastly, Detroit has covered just one in its last game while Memphis is red hot and has covered six of its last seven. Considering all the edges the Grizzlies will have, their spread is the only way to play this battle.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 224.5 (-107).

The Pistons don’t have many playmakers and rank 29th in true shooting percentage. The Grizzlies, despite being efficient offensively, are still just 24th in true shooting, a metric that factors in three-point shooting as well.

While Memphis has been red hot offensively, the Pistons haven’t been, and that should play more of a factor.

They’ve scored fewer than 95 points in two of their last three games and have gone Under the projected total in three straight outings and in six of their last 10. Detroit is 10-12 O/U as a home underdog.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (27-28) travel to FedExForum Tuesday to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (37-18). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Grizzlies odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Clippers have had to play without their two superstar forwards for weeks. L.A. has failed to cover the spread in three straight games but managed to cover six of its last 10 outings.

Los Angeles traded for G Norman Powell and F Robert Covington from the Portland Trail Blazers Friday. Powell put up 28 points in 24 minutes off the bench Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks in his first appearance with his new club. They’ll be up for a challenge taking on Memphis, arguably the hottest team in the league.

The Grizzlies have covered seven of their last 10 games. They are one of just three teams, along with the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns, to rank top eight in both offensive and defensive rating. Memphis is the best-covering team in the league at 36-19 against the spread (ATS).

However, the Grizzlies are ninth with a 12-9 ATS record as home favorites.

Clippers at Grizzlies odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Clippers +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Grizzlies -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread: Clippers +7.5 (-102) | Grizzlies -7.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Clippers at Grizzlies key injuries

Clippers

F Paul George (elbow) out

Grizzlies

G Dillon Brooks (ankle) out

Clippers at Grizzlies odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 120, Clippers 110

Money line

PASS on the money line.

No regular-season NBA favorite is worth a -400 price tag. However, betting a road upset of one of the hottest teams isn’t a smart play either. Look to the points for value.

Against the spread

BET on the GRIZZLIES -7.5 (-122).

The Clippers’ weakness is in their rebounding. They rank 27th in the league in defensive rebounding rate and that’s going to be a problem as Memphis tops the league in offensive rebounding.

The Grizzlies also rank ninth in turnover rate whereas the Clippers sit 18th. The extra opportunities are going to go to Memphis, and at home, it should have a blowout victory.

The Grizzlies also rank first in fast-break points per game. The Clippers sit 23rd in opponents’ fast break points per game. This just isn’t a good matchup for the Clippers.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 226.5 (-112).

The Grizzlies play at the seventh-fastest pace which is why they average the fifth-most points per game.

Memphis has been on fire lately, scoring at least 119 in three straight games and at least 115 in six straight. Memphis is 6-3-1 O/U in its last 10.

The Clippers are 7-2-1 O/U in their last 10 and have topped 110 in seven straight. They should be able to put enough points on the board to help top the Over with additional firepower from Powell.

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