Looking for Pelicans vs. Grizzlies predictions? We have you covered as the Grizzlies travel to take on the Pelicans on Tuesday, Dec 26 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 230 with the Pelicans favored by 4.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Pelicans vs. Grizzlies player props and predictions.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -4.5
- Total 230
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 26
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Grizzlies Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Memphis has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 116. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Grizzlies have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, New Orleans has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 127 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. New Orleans posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Can the Memphis Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Coming into today’s game against the Pelicans, the Grizzlies are 9-19 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 13th place and are 4th in the Southwest division.
Memphis finished with 125 points in their game against the Hawks. This total surpasses their season-average of 107 points per game. The top scorer for the Grizzlies was Desmond Bane with 37 points, while Ja Morant also added 30 to the scoreboard.
Coming into today’s game, the Grizzlies’ defense is giving up an average of 112.4 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Grizzlies are causing 14.1 turnovers per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 3rd in rejections, averaging 6.4 blocked shots each game.
Is a Home Win Possible for New Orleans?
So far this season, the Pelicans are 17-13 overall and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In Western Conference matchups, the Pelicans are 11-11 compared to a 6-2 record in non-conference games.
In contrast to their season average of 115.7 points per game, the Pelicans had a below average performance. They scored 104 points against the Rockets and had a field goal percentage of 46.3%. The top scorer for the Pelicans was Zion Williamson with 28 points, while Brandon Ingram also added 19 to the scoreboard.
Coming into the game, the Pelicans defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 36.7% of their games. Currently, they are 13 in the NBA at 113.3 points per game allowed.
New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 15th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -106 while the under is at -129. Our model predicts that Brandon Ingram will finish with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Under 22.5 Points (-129)
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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Pelicans to secure the win, with an expected final score of 119-102. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -4.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 230 and our model has the Grizzlies and Pelicans finishing with a combined 221 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pelicans -4.5 | Fanduel Sportsbook