NBA : New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds & Prediction

Game Info: January 24, 2025 8:00PM EST @ FedExForum

The Pelicans, after a great run, closed out four of the last five with back-to-back wins over Utah. In the meantime, the Grizzlies have also been no less impressive, taking home four of the last five games, with San Antonio examples, to name a few. Offensive potency and toughness are evident on both sides of the ball, creating an exciting matchup for sure. Let’s explore the odds, forecasts, and main factors for the game.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Bulls 6.00 , Warriors 1.14

Spread: Bulls +12.5 , Warriors -12.5

Over/Under: 242.5

Team Recent Performance

New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans won 123-119 over Utah on January 21 but did not cover the -11 point spread and over the 230 points. On January 18, they beat Utah again, 136-123, by covering the -12 spread and the over 232.5. They came out on top over Dallas 119-116 on January 16, covering the -1 spread and over 222. The day before, they won over Chicago 119-113 as +1.5 underdogs, to a total under 243. On January 13, they almost lost to Boston 119-120 but they covered the +14.5 margin, the game 230.5 points total.

Memphis Grizzlies

On January 23, the team beat Charlotte 132-120 but they couldn’t cover the -12 spread, over on 242. On January 21, they won a very close 108-106 thriller with Minnesota but did not cover the -5 spread, or the total came up short of the chalk 235. On January 18, they dominated San Antonio 140-112 as +2 underdogs, hitting the over on 236.5. They also won over San Antonio 129-115 on January 16, covering the -2.5 spread, and exceeding 240. They lost to Houston, 118-120, on January 14, however, total exceeding 235.5, and  2.5 spread covered what made it total more than 312.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

In a direct confrontation, we have a record-wise new beginning rivalry between the New Orleans Pelicans (4-6) and Memphis Grizzlies (6-4). Both these teams share an identical record of 4-6 against the spread (ATS) and over/under (O/U). The Pelicans find themselves averaging 113.1 points per game, whereas the Grizzlies put slightly more in the basket at 115.5. Memphis runs away with half-time points at 56.9, while New Orleans trails behind at 55.2. Pelicans shoot at 44.03% from the floor compared to Grizzlies’ somewhat better 46.59% shooting. In rebound statistics, teams are clenched tight at Pelicans 45.1 versus Grizzlies 45.6. New Orleans has got 125 out of 328 shooting three-pointers, while Memphis has made 118 out of 384 attempts. Both teams appear tied in stealing, standing at 8.4 for New Orleans and 8.5 for Memphis.

Team Injuries Update

New Orleans Pelicans

Brandon Ingram (SF, ankle) and Herbert Jones (PF, shoulder) are out. Dejounte Murray (PG, elbow) is probable. Zion Williamson (SF, illness) and Yves Missi (C, illness) are questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies

Marcus Smart (PG, finger), Vince Williams (PF, ankle), and Cam Spencer (PG, thumb) are out. Ja Morant (PG, foot) is questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies will win but the New Orleans Pelicans will cover the spread with the total going over 242.5.

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